Temporary Receptionist

FS1 Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

FS1 Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Receptionist in Bedfordshire to join our client's team on a short-term basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, ensuring the front-of-house runs smoothly and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, answering calls, managing email inboxes, coordinating meeting room bookings, distributing post, and supporting facilities with ad hoc tasks. A professional, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and internet research.
• Strong team player able to work independently and use initiative.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.
• Reliable, punctual and helpful, with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Open and close reception, ensuring the front-of-house area is well presented.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and manage reception email inboxes.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, including bookings, set-up, signage, and refreshments.
• Sort and distribute post, and manage stationery and office supplies.
• Liaise with facilities and suppliers to support the smooth running of the office.
• Provide administrative support to the events and facilities teams, assisting with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Ms Office proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Location: Bedfordshire

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a receptionist to join their team on a short term temporary basis. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and clients. As a Receptionist, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the reception area and providing exceptional service to all visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Open and close reception, ensuring the front-of-house area is well presented.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and manage reception email inboxes.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, including bookings, set-up, signage, and refreshments.
• Sort and distribute post, and manage stationery and office supplies.
• Liaise with facilities and suppliers to support the smooth running of the office.
• Provide administrative support to the events and facilities teams, assisting with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills and experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional approach.
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and conducting internet research.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail with high standards of work.
• Reliable, punctual, resourceful, and helpful, with a full UK driving licence.