Temporary Receptionist in Canterbury and Ashford

Virtual Bridges; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking temporary receptionists for flexible, part-time work in Canterbury and Ashford. The role involves greeting visitors, answering calls, and performing light administrative tasks. Ideal for those looking to gain office experience; no prior reception experience required. Full training and support provided, with weekly pay and perks offered like annual leave accrual. This is a great opportunity for anyone transitioning from areas like retail or hospitality.

Benefits

Weekly pay via Brook Street Recruitment

Accrual of annual leave entitlement

Access to exclusive candidate benefits and support

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly, and ready to represent clients in a front-of-house role.
• No previous reception or admin experience required.
• Approachable individual with office attire expected for client bookings.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors in a warm and professional manner.
• Answering incoming calls and transferring or taking messages.
• Carrying out light administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Professional and confident telephone manner

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Temporary Receptionist Opportunities - Flexible, Ad Hoc Work

Locations: Canterbury & Ashford

Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour

Are you looking for flexible, part‑time work where no two days are the same? We're currently recruiting for temporary receptionists to support a range of clients across Canterbury and Ashford on an ad hoc basis - covering staff holidays, absences, and special events.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain office‑based experience. You don't need previous reception or administrative experience. Whether your background is in retail, hospitality, customer service, a call centre, or you're a recent school leaver or graduate - you are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors in a warm and professional manner
• Providing refreshments when required
• Answering incoming calls and transferring or taking messages
• Monitoring and responding to emails
• Carrying out light administrative tasks
• Keeping the reception and waiting area clean, tidy and well‑presented
• Supporting with general office and facilities duties

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A well‑presented, approachable individual (office attire is expected for client bookings)

What You'll Receive

• Full handover and on‑site training from each client
• Weekly pay via Brook Street Recruitment
• Accrual of annual leave entitlement
• Access to exclusive candidate benefits and support

If you're reliable, friendly, and ready to represent clients in a front‑of‑house role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about our available assignments.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.