Temporary Receptionist / 3-4 Weeks / Newcastle City Centre

Office Angels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a temporary Receptionist for a Newcastle city centre client. Start Monday 5th October, 3–4 weeks with potential extension; hours vary weekly and pay is £13.50 per hour with weekly pay.

The role requires professional, friendly communication, strong organisation and the ability to handle a busy reception. Immediate start and ongoing support are provided by Office Angels throughout the contract.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience.
• Professional, friendly and confident communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors.
• Managing a busy reception desk and directing calls.
• Answering and directing incoming calls.
• Booking travel and accommodation for staff or visitors.
• Handling inbound and outbound post and general admin support.
• Keeping the reception area professional and welcoming.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisation

Multitasking

Immediate start

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Newcastle City Centre | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced Receptionist looking for your next temporary opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic client based in a stunning Newcastle city centre office who require a professional and friendly Receptionist to join their team from Monday 5th October.

This is initially a 3-4 week temporary assignment, however there is potential for the role to be extended whilst the client recruits permanently.

The Details

• Start Date: Monday 5th October
• Duration: 3-4 weeks initially, with potential to be extended
• Hours: Week 1: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (1 hour lunch)
• Hours: Week 2: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
• Location: Newcastle City Centre
• Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
• Weekly pay through Office Angels

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing a busy reception desk
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Booking travel and accommodation
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Providing general administrative support
• Ensuring the reception area remains professional and welcoming

About You

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience
• Professional, friendly and confident communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a busy office environment
• Available to start immediately

Why Work With Us?

We believe in supporting our team members, and we offer some fantastic benefits:

• Direct employment through us, ensuring ongoing support throughout your contract.
• Access to discount vouchers for many high street brands-treat yourself!
• Eye care vouchers to keep your vision sharp.
• Weekly pay for your convenience.
• Pension scheme option with employer contributions.
• 28 days of paid annual leave (accrued weekly).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional business in a beautiful office environment!

Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback may not be provided, but all applications will be considered carefully.

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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