Receptionist

Office Angels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a reliable Receptionist for an ongoing temporary role in Northampton. You will manage a busy reception desk, handling incoming calls and performing administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational, customer service, and IT skills, and be able to multitask in a dynamic environment. The position requires a professional telephone manner and punctuality, offering a pay rate of £12.50 per hour for full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and customer service skills are essential.
• Must be able to manage a busy reception desk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy reception desk as the first point of contact.
• Answer calls and input details accurately.
• Log and forward information to relevant teams.
• Scan and upload documents to the system.
• File documents electronically.
• Receive parcels and important documents.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Confident and professional telephone manner

Strong organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Good IT skills and attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Receptionist - Ongoing Temporary Role

Location: Northampton

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Start Date: Monday 5th January

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional Receptionist to join a busy office environment in Northampton. This is an ongoing temporary role, ideal for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a busy reception desk and acting as the first point of contact
• Answering incoming calls from prospective clients and accurately inputting details onto the system
• Logging and forwarding information to the relevant teams/departments
• Scanning incoming post and uploading documents onto the system
• Electronically filing documents
• Signing for parcels and important documents
• Carrying out ad‑hoc administrative duties as required

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy reception environment
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual

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