Receptionist - Sheffield - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum flexibility

Work-life balance

Vibrant team environment

Skills development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is hiring a Receptionist for Portland House in Sheffield, a locum, full-time role. It involves front-of-house duties, handling calls, bookings and visitor sign-in, with a 30-hour week from 09:00 to 17:00, four days per week.

Join a busy team in a vibrant Sheffield setting, enjoy flexible locum work, and opportunities for skills development within a supportive service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or front-of-house role is preferred.
• Ability to manage appointments and visitor sign-in with accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face and voice of the service for clients and visitors.
• Manage client appointment bookings and coordinate with teams.
• Assist clients without appointments and schedule follow-ups with staff.
• Maintain reception area tidiness and up-to-date notice boards.
• Oversee staff and visitor sign-in logs and manage mail flow.
• Support Admin Lead with data entry and inbox management.
• Be available for late-night cover on a rota basis until 7 pm.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Receptionist
Specialism: Reception and Administration
Location: Sheffield, UK
Salary: £16.54 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Ongoing, 2 months with possibility of extension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join us at Portland House with Likewise Sheffield for a locum role. Offering a dynamic and varied work environment, this full-time position involves working four days a week between Monday and Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 for 30 hours per week. Embrace a chance to be at the forefront, providing essential receptionist support to our busy and vibrant service hubs. If you are motivated, enthusiastic and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere, please consider joining our front-of-house team. Flexibility and teamwork are key as we ensure seamless operation and support. Details on responsibilities can be found below.

Perks and Benefits

Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work that allows you to adapt your schedule, explore various roles and gain diverse experiences without being tied down.

Work-Life Balance: Our structured hours allow you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life.

Vibrant Team Environment: Work within a supportive team where collaboration and camaraderie foster a positive workplace atmosphere.

Skills Development: Enhance your skills in a high-energy setting where growth and learning are part of everyday tasks.

What you will do

Be the welcoming face and voice of our service as the first point of contact for clients and visitors.

Manage client appointment bookings, coordinating with professionals from both Likewise and Probation teams.

Assist clients without appointments, guiding them through duty systems or scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments in partnership with staff.

Maintain the tidiness and presentation of the reception area, ensuring notice boards and leaflet dispensers are up-to-date.

Oversee staff and visitor sign-in logs, ensuring accurate records are kept.

Process incoming mail with precision, passing it to the relevant administrators for further action, and deliver outgoing mail daily.

Support the Admin Lead with diverse tasks such as data entry, email inbox management and other administrative duties as required.

Ensure availability for late-night cover on a rota basis until 7 pm, contributing to our team’s flexibility and client service standards.

Sheffield is a vibrant city offering a thriving cultural scene, stunning green spaces and a community-focused atmosphere. It’s an incredible place to work and live, providing a perfect balance of urban living and scenic escape. Join our team and become part of this energetic and welcoming city where career opportunities meet a fantastic lifestyle.