Receptionist – Immediate Start – Temporary 3 weeks

Honeycomb; Holywood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

One month temporary assignment

Office-based in Belfast

Mon-Fri hours

Job summary

Honeycomb in Belfast is seeking an experienced receptionist or administrator for a short-term role to be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, delivering a friendly, professional front-of-house service and supporting general admin to keep the office running smoothly.

The role includes meeting room bookings, post handling, photocopying, filing and ad hoc admin tasks; Monday to Friday, immediate start, approximately one month in duration, office-based in Belfast.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception/front-of-house or admin roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors, clients and colleagues.
• Welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Respond to general enquiries and direct queries to the appropriate team.
• Manage post and deliveries.
• Maintain tidy reception area.
• Manage meeting room bookings and assist with arrangements.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Photocopying, scanning, filing and document preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and handle information appropriately.

Skills

Reception

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist or administrator who is immediately available and looking for a short-term opportunity within a professional office environment.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing a friendly, professional and efficient front-of-house service.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide reception and general administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and colleagues.
• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Responding to general enquiries and directing queries to the appropriate team member.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy, professional and welcoming reception area.
• Managing meeting room bookings and assisting with meeting arrangements.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the wider team.
• Assisting with photocopying, scanning, filing and document preparation.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is handled appropriately.
• Supporting the wider office team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a reception, front-of-house, administrative or customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Confidence dealing with telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information.
• Availability to start immediately and commit to the full temporary assignment.

Package & Benefits

• Immediate start available.
• Approximately 1-month temporary assignment.
• Monday-Friday working hours.
• Office-based position in Belfast.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a professional organisation.
• Ideal for candidates seeking a short-term assignment.
• Immediate opportunity for an experienced receptionist or administrator.

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.