Temporary Adhoc Receptionist

Confidential; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days paid annual leave (based on 週間

Pension scheme

Job summary

Office Angels in Edinburgh City Centre is seeking a professional and personable Temporary Receptionist to support busy teams on an ad hoc basis. You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, manage calls, and help with meeting room bookings and general admin tasks.

Ideal candidates will have previous front-of-house or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist/front-of-house or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and office systems.
• Friendly, professional, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and maintaining a professional reception area.
• Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Managing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared for visitors.
• Providing general administrative support and facilities coordination.
• Liaising professionally with internal teams and external contacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Independent work

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adhoc Temporary Receptionist
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts typical between 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: 13.00 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of our clients for a professional and personable Receptionist to support their teams on an ongoing ad hoc temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking flexible work who enjoys front-of-house responsibilities and thrives in a busy, customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and maintaining a professional reception area
• Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately
• Managing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared for visitors
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with facilities coordination
• Liaising professionally with internal teams and external contacts

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer service role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other office systems
• Friendly, professional and able to work independently
• Flexible and available to cover shifts at short notice when required

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a variety of professional environments while enjoying the flexibility of temporary work. Assignments will be offered on an ongoing ad hoc basis, making this role ideal for candidates looking for flexible working opportunities.

Why Temp with Office Angels?

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave (based on weekly accrual)
• Direct employment with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to support you
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and contributions towards VDU glasses where applicable
• Support with finding permanent opportunities while on assignment
• Pension scheme option with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay (subject to eligibility)
• Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme
• Opportunities across our wider group of specialist recruitment businesses

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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