Receptionist

Search Consultancy; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Friendly environment

Temporary through Dec

Potential extension

Good public transport links

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a professional Receptionist for the St Andrews office. You will be the first point of contact, delivering a warm, efficient service to visitors, clients and colleagues in a busy office environment.

The role requires superb communication, front-of-house experience and the ability to multitask while coordinating calendars, sign-ins, and meeting room bookings. Immediate start; permanent extension potential.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, front-of-house, administration, or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, approachable, and welcoming manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing calendars.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming visitors and guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Managing visitor sign-ins and ensuring a positive first impression.
• Handling inbound telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Taking and relaying accurate messages.
• Managing calendars, appointments, and meeting room bookings.
• Coordinating visitor and meeting arrangements.
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties.
• Maintaining a tidy and professional reception area.

Skills

Front-of-house

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Job description

Receptionist

St Andrews £12.82 per hour Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm Temporary until at least the end of December, with the potential for extension

We are currently recruiting for a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to join a well-established organisation based in St Andrews. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the face of a business and delivering a first-class experience to visitors, clients, and colleagues.

Working within a professional office environment, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors and incoming enquiries, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and efficient service at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming visitors and guests in a professional and friendly manner
• Managing visitor sign-ins and ensuring a positive first impression
• Handling inbound telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
• Taking and relaying accurate messages
• Managing calendars, appointments, and meeting room bookings
• Coordinating visitor and meeting arrangements
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties
• Maintaining a tidy and professional reception area

About You

• Previous reception, front-of-house, administration, or customer service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, approachable, and welcoming manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing calendars
• Reliable and able to work independently

What's on Offer?

• £12.82 per hour
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Temporary assignment through to at least the end of December
• Potential for the role to be extended
• Excellent location with good public transport links

If you thrive in a customer-facing role and enjoy creating a positive experience for every visitor, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age