Temporary Receptionist

Office Angels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to join their Leeds team. The role involves greeting visitors, managing calls, and supporting office administration in a fast-paced environment.

Based in LS12 with parking on site, the position runs 8am-5pm, paying £12.71-£13 per hour; start ASAP with potential extension beyond Christmas. You will need strong communication, organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or customer service experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests in a friendly manner.
• Manage incoming calls and direct to departments.
• Provide information about the organisation's services.
• Maintain a professional reception area.
• Assist with data entry and filing.
• Schedule appointments and meetings; support ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: LS12, Leeds - parking on site

Hours: 8am-5pm with 1 hour unpaid break (must arrive prior to 8am to open up)

Pay Rate: £12.71-£13 per hour

Start Date: ASAP - ongoing (potentially until Christmas)

Our client, a reputable organisation in the property sector, is seeking a dynamic and personable Temporary Receptionist to join their team in LS12, Leeds. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the first point of contact for clients and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm and friendly demeanour
• Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate departments
• Handle inquiries and provide information about the organisation's services
• Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring a professional appearance
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including data entry and filing
• Coordinate appointments and meetings, ensuring smooth scheduling
• Support the team with various ad-hoc tasks as required

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a reception or customer service role is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A positive attitude and a professional appearance
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Dog's on site - must have a likeness to them

This temporary position is an excellent chance to gain experience in a thriving industry while showcasing your talents in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to take on a new challenge, this role is for you!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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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