Receptionist

Contract Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 22,350,000 - 37,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Temporary Receptionist for short-term cover in our Stirling office. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, delivering a professional welcome and supporting general administration.

The position is office-based, starts with a training day on 01/10/2026, and runs through several dates in October 2026, at a rate of £13.00 per hour. This short-term role requires strong communication and organizational skills in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and customer-focused approach in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate departments
• Monitoring shared email inboxes and forwarding messages accordingly
• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Maintaining a tidy and presentable reception area
• Carrying out general administrative and ad hoc office support duties

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Reliable

Customer-focused

Job description

Temporary Receptionist - (Short-Term Cover)

Location: Stirling - office-based

Dates: 01/10/2026 (training day) - 05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026 and 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour

We are currently seeking a professional and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide short-term cover within a busy office environment based in Stirling.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and administration skills to support a well-established team during a short-term absence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate departments
• Monitoring shared email inboxes and forwarding messages accordingly
• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Maintaining a tidy and presentable reception area
• Carrying out general administrative and ad hoc office support duties

About You:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment
• Professional and customer-focused approach

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application