Receptionist/Office Manager

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Office Manager for a busy Witney office on a 6-month temporary contract. You will oversee front-of-house duties and provide essential admin support in a professional environment.

The role requires experience in busy reception, strong communication, organisational skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel. You will manage calls, emails, visitor bookings, post, office supplies, expenses, and records while

Qualifications

• Experience in busy reception, office administration or office management.
• Strong communication and professional telephone manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Organised with attention to detail and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and provide a professional first impression.
• Answer calls, manage emails and direct enquiries.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, visitor bookings and refreshments.
• Manage post, courier services and deliveries.
• Monitor and order office supplies and kitchen consumables.
• Provide general administrative support including expenses and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits, meetings and customer visits.
• Keep reception and meeting areas organised and presentable.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional telephone manner

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Receptionist & Office Manager

Contract: 6 months temporary

Location: Witney

Hours: 37.5 per week - open to part time

We are recruiting on behalf of a global and growing client for a professional and organised Receptionist & Office Manager to oversee front-of-house duties and provide essential administrative support to a busy office.

The Role

• Welcome visitors, customers, suppliers and contractors, providing a professional first impression
• Answer incoming calls, manage emails and direct enquiries appropriately
• Coordinate meeting rooms, visitor bookings and refreshments
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, courier services and deliveries
• Monitor and order office supplies, stationery and kitchen consumables
• Provide general administrative support, including expenses and documentation
• Maintain accurate records and support audits, meetings and customer visits
• Ensure reception and meeting areas remain organised and presentable

About You

• Previous experience in a busy reception, office administration or office management role
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally

Experience with visitor management systems, switchboards, expenses administration or import/export documentation would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly, proactive and organised individual to play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy office