Temporary Receptionist - Ongoing

Confidential

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 17,192,000 - 21,491,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Pension scheme option
28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Confidential in Edinburgh city centre is seeking a temporary receptionist for an ongoing assignment. The role pays 15.00 per hour with a Thursday and Friday schedule, 8:00am to 4:00pm, starting 22nd October.

You will greet visitors, manage sign-in, answer calls, and support meeting room setup while delivering exceptional front-of-house service. The position offers a professional environment, weekly pay, and opportunities to develop administrative and customer service skills within a prestigious

Qualifications

  • Experience in reception/front-of-house or administrative roles.
  • Strong customer service mindset and professional presentation.
  • Proficient with MS Office and standard office systems.

Responsibilities

  • Meeting and greeting visitors, tenants and guests.
  • Managing visitor sign-in procedures and directing contractors.
  • Assisting tenants with queries and providing excellent customer service.
  • Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
  • Setting up and preparing meeting rooms.
  • Providing administrative support during quieter periods.

Skills

Reception experience
Customer service
Communication skills
Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist (Ongoing Assignment)
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Hourly rate: 15.00 per hour
Working week: Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Start date: 22nd October (ongoing assignment)
Office Angels are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a professional and customer focused Receptionist to support a busy and prestigious office environment in Edinburgh city centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, providing exceptional front-of-house service and supporting a professional workplace on an ongoing temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meeting and greeting visitors, tenants and guests
  • Managing visitor sign-in procedures and directing contractors to the appropriate locations
  • Assisting tenants with queries and providing excellent customer service
  • Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
  • Setting up and preparing meeting rooms
  • Providing administrative support during quieter periods
  • Ensuring the reception area remains professional, welcoming and organised at all times
About You
  • Previous reception, front-of-house, customer service or administrative experience
  • Friendly, professional and confident communication skills
  • Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing a variety of tasks in a busy environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office systems

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance.

Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

  • Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
  • We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
  • 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond.

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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