Temporary Receptionist

Benchmark Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare sector employer is seeking a temporary Receptionist to support a busy team in Reading. This full-time role is for an initial 3-week period with potential for extension. Responsibilities include managing calls, greeting visitors, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have receptionist experience and strong organizational skills. Access to transport is required due to the location.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage telephone traffic and take messages.
• Greet visitors professionally.
• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Maintain a welcoming reception area.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post.
• Ensure confidentiality in line with healthcare standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Hours

Full time, Monday-Friday

Overview

We have an immediate requirement available for a temporary Receptionist to support a busy and friendly team within a healthcare sector. This is a full-time role for an initial 3-week period, with the potential that it may be extended.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy telephone and transferring calls efficiently, and taking messages where appropriate
• Greeting visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team
• Ensuring the reception area is always welcoming and tidy
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times, particularly in line with healthcare standards

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have experience working in a receptionist or front-of-house role
• Are confident communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
• Are highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Are able to manage a high volume of calls and prioritise tasks effectively
• Have access to their own transport due to the location
• Hold or are willing to obtain a DBS check

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Becca as soon as possible.