Temporary Receptionist

Huntress; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntress in Crawley is seeking a friendly Temporary Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff on ad hoc weekday and weekend cover. This role is based on a busy reception and requires a professional, welcoming presence.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining a tidy reception area. Flexible availability is essential for ongoing ad hoc shifts in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer service role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible to cover ad hoc weekday and weekend dates

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, staff, and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls promptly and accurately
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming reception area at all times

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Crawley

Temporary (Ad hoc weekday and weekend cover)

Salary: £13.00 per hour

We're looking for a friendly and personable Receptionist to join a busy team on an ad hoc temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and staff, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering a warm, professional welcome. Cover is needed on various weekday and weekend dates, so this role would suit someone with flexible availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, staff, and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls promptly and accurately
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming reception area at all times

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer service role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible to cover ad hoc weekday and weekend dates

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.