Temporary Receptionist - Guildford

Office Angels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Temporary Receptionist in Guildford for an initial assignment from 9th September to 17th September, with a potential extension. You will meet and greet visitors, manage the reception area, answer and direct calls, and assist with meeting room bookings.

The role requires professional presentation, independent working, and strong organisational skills. The position operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with a pay rate of £12.72–£14.72 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Previous Reception or Front of House experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well presented and professional at all times
• Confident working independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Available for the full duration of the initial assignment

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing the reception area
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing visitor access and buzzing visitors into the building
• Handling meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared
• Providing administrative support as required
• Delivering a professional and welcoming experience to all visitors and staff

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication

Professional appearance

Independent working

Organised and detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Temporary Receptionist

Location: Guildford

Dates: Initially 9th September to 17th September, with the potential for extension

Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Rate: £12.72 per hour - £14.72 (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced Receptionist looking for your next temporary opportunity?

Our client is seeking a professional and personable Receptionist to provide front-of-house support within their busy corporate office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business on an initial temporary assignment , with the potential for the booking to continue thereafter.

Whether you're between roles, finishing an assignment, looking to pick up extra work, or simply available for your next booking, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing the reception area
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing visitor access and buzzing visitors into the building
• Handling meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared
• Providing administrative support as required
• Delivering a professional and welcoming experience to all visitors and staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous Reception or Front of House experience
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be well presented and professional at all times
• Be confident working independently
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Be available for the full duration of the initial assignment, with flexibility to continue should the booking be extended

Additional Information:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am to 5:30pm
• £13.00 per hour
• Sole-working reception position with full support available when required
• Opportunity for the assignment to continue beyond the initial booking period

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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