Temporary Receptionist

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Holiday pay

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking professional and reliable individuals to deliver essential front-of-house support for clients across Oxfordshire on a temporary basis.

To succeed in these assignments, candidates should offer dedicated experience in a commercial Reception role, must be comfortable operating in busy, customer-focused environments, and will strive to be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to support the wider team wherever required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a front-of-house/Reception role.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service at all times.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear and confident phone communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage meeting room bookings and diary coordination.
• Handle inquiries and direct calls, taking messages as needed.
• Oversee post and courier coordination; support general admin tasks.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Phone communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allen Associates is regularly seeking professional and reliable individuals to deliver essential front-of-house support for clients across Oxfordshire, on a temporary basis.

To succeed in these assignments, candidates should offer dedicated experience in a commercial Reception role, must be comfortable operating in busy, customer-focused environments, and will strive to be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to support the wider team wherever required.

These assignments can vary in length and are paid weekly through the Allen Associates payroll on a PAYE basis.

Temporary Receptionist Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming visitors in a professional manner
• Managing meeting room bookings
• Handling diary coordination
• Acting as the first point of contact for all enquiries
• Overseeing incoming and outgoing post
• Coordinating deliveries and courier services
• Taking messages and directing calls as needed
• Supporting with general administrative duties such as scanning and filing

Temporary Receptionist Experience

• Previous experience in a similar post
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• A friendly, approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills
• Clear and confident communication skills, particularly over the phone

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates, plus holiday pay
• Opportunity to gain experience with a range of innovative and reputable organisations across Oxfordshire
• Many temporary assignments have the potential to become long-term opportunities

Location

Our clients are based throughout Oxfordshire, mainly in the City Centre and surrounding business parks.

Some roles may offer on-site parking.