Temporary Receptionist Theale – Front Desk & Admin

Tate; Theale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking an experienced Receptionist to cover a temporary position at the Theale office. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, visitor reception, and post duties while supporting the Admin team to maintain a well-presented office environment.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisation, and a proactive, reliable approach in a busy reception setting. Training for first aid and fire warden duties will be provided.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent communication and telephone manner required.
• Strong time management and reliability essential.
• Well-presented with a friendly, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all visitors to the office, providing an exceptional standard of service with a positive attitude.
• Answering all incoming calls to the office.
• Taking ownership of the reception area ensuring it is presented in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ordering lunches and providing refreshments for events or meetings.
• Deal with all incoming and outgoing post, booking couriers when needed.
• First Aider/Fire Warden - training will be provided.
• Scheduling reception rota for holiday/lunch cover.
• Effectively dealing with any office related questions/queries from colleagues and visitors to the office.
• Raising invoices and assisting with debt chasing, updating contact lists and directories.
• Printing and binding documents when needed.
• Booking hotel accommodation for staff
• Assist the Admin team with various ad-hoc tasks to promote a positive culture and well-presented office

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Organised

Problem solving

Punctual and reliable

Self-motivated

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Tate is seeking an experienced Receptionist to cover a temporary position at the Theale office. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, visitor reception, and post duties while supporting the Admin team to maintain a well-presented office environment.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisation, and a proactive, reliable approach in a busy reception setting. Training for first aid and fire warden duties will be provided.