Receptionist - Immediate Start - Temporary 3 weeks

Confidential; Holywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

One-month assignment

Office-based in Belfast

Professional environment

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced receptionist/administrator for a short-term, immediate-start role in a Belfast-based office. The successful candidate will handle front desk duties and provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering calls, directing enquiries, managing post, booking meeting rooms and supporting the wider team with clerical tasks. Ideal for candidates seeking a temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception/front-of-house/administration or customer service.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional and approachable demeanour.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Confident handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Welcome visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Route general enquiries to the right team.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintain tidy, welcoming reception area.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and arrangements.
• Provide general admin support to the wider team.
• Assist with photocopying, scanning, and filing.
• Maintain accurate records and handle information appropriately.
• Support office team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Reception

Administrative work

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidential handling

Education

NT/Basic admin training

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 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.

The Person

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.