Temporary Reception Roles - Start January 2026

Office Angels; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for temporary receptionists to start in January 2026. You will be responsible for greeting visitors, answering calls, and providing general administrative support. Candidates should have prior reception experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and be confident with IT systems including Excel. Competitive pay of £13 per hour is offered. This is a great opportunity for those seeking flexibility and variety in their work.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Variety of assignments

Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience is required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills necessary.
• Confident with IT systems including Excel and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and managing the front desk.
• Answering and directing calls.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post.
• Booking meeting rooms and managing diaries.
• Providing general admin support.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT confidence (Excel)

Car driver

Job description

Temporary Reception Roles - Start January 2026!

Location: Essex
Pay: £13 per hour
Driver essential (must have own car)

Kick off the New Year with a fresh opportunity! Join Office Angels and temp for our fantastic Essex-based clients in Reception roles. We have short-term and long-term assignments available, perfect for those who love being the first point of contact and keeping things running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing:

• Greeting visitors and managing the front desk
• Answering and directing calls
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Booking meeting rooms and managing diaries
• General admin support, including Excel for basic spreadsheets
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming environment

What we need from you:

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident with IT systems (including Excel)
• Car driver essential for flexibility across sites

Why temp with Office Angels?

• Competitive pay
• Variety of assignments with leading Essex businesses
• Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated team

📧 Email your CV to: (url removed)

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