Temporary Receptionist (Weekend)

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Experience in a respected organisation

Job summary

Allen Associates is supporting a local client in East Oxford (OX2) with a temporary Receptionist role. You will greet visitors, answer calls and help keep the front-of-house area running smoothly on Saturdays and Sundays. This temporary, weekly PAYE position offers holiday pay and a chance to gain experience in a respected organisation. Applicants should be well-presented, customer-focused and comfortable with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Well-presented and a friendly, professional service mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and related software packages.
• Happy handling a busy telephone line and moments of pace.

Responsibilities

• Meeting, greeting and registering customers and visitors, including offering refreshments
• Answering the phone and transferring calls, or recording messages on the call log
• Post and courier management
• Ordering stationery and office supplies
• Ensuring the housekeeping and cleanliness of customer areas is excellent
• Ensuring excellent channels of communication between you and other members of the team

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional demeanor

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have registered an excellent temporary opportunity to provide essential support to the front of house team of one of our excellent local Clients

If you are customer focussed, well presented and enthusiastic about providing a friendly and professional service, this could be the ideal role for you!

The role has an imminent start and will involve shifts on Saturday and Sunday each week.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. This role will start quickly, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary Receptionist Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

• Meeting, greeting and registering customers and visitors, including offering refreshments
• Answering the phone and transferring calls, or recording messages on the call log.
• Post and courier management
• Ordering stationery and office supplies
• Ensuring the housekeeping and cleanliness of the customer areas is excellent, reporting any issues to a manager
• Ensuring excellent channels of communication between you and other members of the team

Temporary Receptionist Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation

The Company

Our Client is a family run and owned business that prides itself on providing outstanding customer service and excellent value for money

Temporary Receptionist Requirements

• Well-presented team player
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and related software packages
• Happy answering a busy telephone line
• An eye for detail
• A passion for providing excellent service

The Location

This position is based in offices in East Oxford (OX2). There is parking available on site, and the office can also be accessed using public transport.