Receptionist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Friendly working environment

Good public transport links

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a professional Receptionist in St Andrews. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, paying 12.82 per hour. It is a temporary position through at least December with the potential for extension and immediate start.

The successful candidate will be the friendly face of the business, greeting visitors, answering calls, and coordinating meetings while delivering a first-class visitor experience in a professional office environment.

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 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

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Reception experience

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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