Receptionist Holiday Cover

Confidential; Salford, Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a professional Temporary Receptionist to cover ad hoc shifts at Salford Quays. You will welcome visitors, manage calls, set up meeting rooms, and provide light admin support in a busy office during the Christmas period.

Ideal candidates have reception or front-of-house experience, strong communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Flexible availability through December is essential, with shifts arranged in advance.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, front‑of‑house, administration or face‑to‑face customer service experience.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Friendly, approachable and comfortable dealing with visitors.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Reliable and punctual, especially for ad hoc shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors and clients.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains presentable.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Meeting and greeting visitors and notifying colleagues of their arrival.
• Managing meeting rooms and assisting with bookings.
• Handling incoming post, deliveries and couriers.
• Completing general administration and data entry.
• Responding to email enquiries.
• Providing wider administrative support to the office when required.

Skills

Reception experience

Front of house

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Punctuality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Receptionist Cover Salford Quays Ad Hoc Temporary Shifts Immediate Opportunities

Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester

Contract: Temporary / Ad Hoc Cover Hours: Office hours, shifts confirmed in advance

Pay: Competitive hourly rate Start: December / Christmas period - Must have Front of House/Reception Experience.

We're looking for a professional, friendly and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide ad hoc front-of-house cover for a busy organisation based in Salford Quays over the Christmas period.

This would be ideal for someone with previous reception, face-to-face customer service or office experience who is looking for flexible temporary work and is happy to cover individual days or short periods as required.

Key responsibilities

• Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors and clients
• Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains presentable
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Meeting and greeting visitors and notifying colleagues of their arrival
• Managing meeting rooms and assisting with bookings
• Handling incoming post, deliveries and couriers
• Completing general administration and data entry
• Responding to email enquiries
• Providing wider administrative support to the office when required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous reception, front-of-house, administration or face-to-face customer service experience
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Friendly, approachable and comfortable dealing with visitors
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Reliable and punctual, particularly given the nature of the cover
• Flexibility and availability throughout December and over the Christmas period

What you’ll get in return

This is a great opportunity if you're looking to earn some extra money over Christmas without committing to a longer-term assignment. You'll gain experience within a professional office environment, with the potential for further temporary assignments in the New Year.

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