Receptionist – Holiday Cover (Temporary Role)

NRL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist for temporary cover in Sale, Manchester. This role requires managing day-to-day operations and welcoming visitors from 7th August for one week. With key responsibilities including visitor management and basic office support, applicants should have relevant experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using phones, email, and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide visitor access and directions.
• Accept deliveries and arrange couriers.
• Arrange Meeting Room bookings and assist with admin support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Sale, M33 7JR
Dates: Handover from Wednesday 7th August, cover from Sunday 11th August for 1 week
Preferred Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible options available)


About the Role

We’re seeking a friendly, reliable, and highly organised Receptionist to provide temporary holiday cover at our clients Sale-based office. This is a key front-of-house role, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a warm welcome for all visitors and callers.
The successful candidate will begin with a handover period starting 7th August, followed by full cover from 11th August for one week.

️ Working Hours

Reception is busiest early in the day, so our preferred hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm. However, we’re happy to consider alternative schedules:

• 8:00am – 4:30pm
• 8:30am – 5:00pm

Let us know what works best for you!

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide visitor access and directions as required, advise of Envoy and Car registration requirements, issue and collect visitor passes
  • Accept deliveries and arrange couriers
  • Point of contact for Facilities Manager
  • Use various computer packages – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• • Arrange Meeting Room bookings for wider business. Prioritise facilities and manage demand for requirement
  • Sending out internal communications to all office staff
  • Meeting Room presentation and maintenance
  • To assist the Office with any additional admin support necessary
  • Arranging travel and accommodation bookings
  • Printing and checking documents before obtaining approval, scanning and issuing for processing once authorised
  • Liaise regarding hospitality for meetings

About You

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using phones, email, and basic office software
• Professional, punctual, and proactive

How to Apply

If you're available during the dates above and would love to be the welcoming face of our clients team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and availability [e-mail]





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