Temporary Receptionist

Office Angels; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Boost platform discounts

Temporary candidate of the month

Temporary candidate lunches/treats

Online timesheets

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a friendly and professional Temporary Receptionist to provide holiday cover at their busy Teignmouth office. You will greet visitors, answer calls, and support the team with administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role suits someone with reception or customer service experience who can deliver a warm welcome and maintain an organised reception desk. Availability for the full 10–14 August assignment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, front-of-house or office administration is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Professional, organised and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and manage a busy reception desk.
• Strong customer service and attention to detail.
• Must be available to work the full assignment from Monday 10th August to Friday 14th August.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains tidy and welcoming.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Providing general administrative support to the office team.
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
• Delivering excellent customer service to both visitors and colleagues.

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Receptionist

Location: Teignmouth

Salary: £13 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm

Type: 1 Week Temporary Assignment - Monday 10th August to Friday 14th August

BENEFITS:

We would love for you to join us, some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include...

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

The Company:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a friendly and professional Temporary Receptionist to provide holiday cover at their busy office in Teignmouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous reception or customer service experience who enjoys being the first point of contact and thrives in a fast-paced office environment.

As the face of the business, you'll provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors while supporting the wider team with a variety of administrative duties.

The Role:

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains tidy and welcoming
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Providing general administrative support to the office team
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks as required
• Delivering excellent customer service to both visitors and colleagues

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous reception, front-of-house or office administration experience is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Professional, organised and reliable with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy reception desk
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
• Must be available to work the full assignment from Monday 10th August to Friday 14th August

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.