Temporary Receptionist - Sunderland

Office Angels; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Discount vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a confident Front of House Receptionist to provide temporary cover at a modern business centre in Sunderland City Centre. You will greet visitors, manage calls and deliveries, and keep the reception area tidy and welcoming.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and discretion, with Microsoft Office proficiency and a professional demeanour. Immediate start preferred for this temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and staff with professionalism.
• Handle incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintain a tidy, presentable, and organised reception area.
• Monitor visitor access and maintain safety procedures.
• Manage calls, messages, and basic administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Reception

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Front of House / Reception Cover - Sunderland

We're seeking a confident, professional, and welcoming Front of House Receptionist to provide temporary cover at a modern and vibrant business centre in Sunderland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in customer-facing roles and takes pride in creating a positive first impression.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of reception and delivering excellent service to all visitors and tenants.

Location: Sunderland City Centre

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Dates: Monday 24th August - Wednesday 9th September. Further ad hoc dates may be required.

Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break each day)

Candidates who are available immediately are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and staff with professionalism
• Handle incoming post and deliveries
• Maintain a tidy, presentable, and organised reception area
• Monitor visitor access and maintain safety procedures
• Manage calls, messages, and basic administrative duties

Requirements

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential.

Why Work with Us?

• We offer a range of benefits to support you throughout your assignment:
• Direct employment with ongoing consultant support
• Weekly pay
• Access to high street discount vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 28 days paid annual leave (accrued weekly)

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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