Temporary Receptionist

Confidential; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to be the face of the office for 3-6 months. You will greet visitors, manage phones, and support busy teams in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-4pm, with an hourly pay rate of £13-£15. There is potential for permanency for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy office environment.
• A proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and suppliers
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls in a professional manner
• Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for meetings
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area
• Providing administrative support to various departments as required

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Organisation

MS Office

Multitasking

Front desk experience

Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Location: Bishop's Stortford

Duration: Temporary (3-6 Months)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm

Hourly Pay Rate: £13-£15

Our client, a leading construction company with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality projects across the UK, is seeking an experienced and professional Receptionist to join their busy office in Bishop's Stortford on a temporary basis for 3-6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the face of an organisation and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Due to continued business growth, there is also the potential for this role to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and suppliers
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls in a professional manner
• Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for meetings
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area
• Providing administrative support to various departments as required

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• The ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy office environment
• A proactive and positive attitude

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are 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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