Temporary Front Desk Specialist (Mon–Thu, Immediate Start)

Reed; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Central Harrogate location

Friendly team

Job summary

Reed is seeking a professional Temporary Receptionist to join a well-established law firm in central Harrogate. This short-term role offers an immediate start and a 2-month assignment with potential extension.

You will greet clients, manage calls, direct enquiries, book meeting rooms, handle post and provide general admin support to the team. The ideal candidate has reception experience, strong communication, and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous reception experience preferred
• Experience in a professional office environment advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and confident approach
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise workload effectively

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
• Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting with visitor arrangements
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining a professional and organised reception area
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Professional communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reed is seeking a professional Temporary Receptionist to join a well-established law firm in central Harrogate. This short-term role offers an immediate start and a 2-month assignment with potential extension.

You will greet clients, manage calls, direct enquiries, book meeting rooms, handle post and provide general admin support to the team. The ideal candidate has reception experience, strong communication, and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.