Receptionist/Secretary

Impression Recruitment Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Ltd. in Harrogate is seeking a Receptionist / Secretary to be the friendly first point of contact for visitors and clients, while providing essential administrative support across the business.

This role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a salary of £26,000 per annum and a positive, collaborative team culture that values professionalism. You will handle enquiries, manage the front desk, organise meetings and assist colleagues with general office tasks to help daily

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills.
• Experience in customer-facing or secretarial roles preferred.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors with a warm, professional first impression.
• Handle enquiries in person and by phone, directing queries to colleagues.
• Provide general admin and secretarial support across the business.
• Manage post, filing, and archiving; keep records well organised.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Job description

Job Title: Receptionist / Secretary

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £25,000 - 26,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Are you an organised and professional individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you enjoy working in a varied role where you can put your communication and administration skills to good use? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a friendly and proactive Receptionist / Secretary to join their team in Harrogate. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth day to day running of the office, acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors while providing valuable administrative support to colleagues across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a client facing role and takes pride in maintaining a professional and welcoming working environment.

Key Responsibilities As a Receptionist / Secretary

• Welcome clients and visitors, ensuring they receive a warm and professional first impression.
• Handle incoming enquiries both in person and over the telephone, responding confidently and directing queries to the appropriate colleagues.
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to colleagues across the business.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, ensuring correspondence is distributed efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain accurate filing and archiving systems, ensuring records are well organised and easily accessible.
• Carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the smooth running of daily office operations.
• Assist with organising meetings and appointments, helping to coordinate schedules and ensure arrangements run smoothly.
• Monitor office supplies and stationery, ensuring essential items are available and the working environment remains organised.

Experience Required As a Receptionist / Secretary

• Previous experience within a receptionist, administrative, secretarial or customer facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy office environment.
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service and creating a positive experience for visitors.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.

In return, as a Receptionist / Secretary, you will be rewarded with a salary of £26,000 per annum and the opportunity to join a supportive and forward thinking organisation. You will benefit from a positive and collaborative team culture, alongside additional benefits, while developing your experience in a varied and rewarding role.

If you are an organised, personable and reliable individual looking for your next opportunity,

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided do not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.