Receptionist

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Receptionist for a 6-month contract in Cork. The role focuses on delivering excellent front-of-house service and managing routine administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ experience in a corporate reception, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. This contract role offers an immediate start and a view to extension.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years front-of-house or reception experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Exceptional phone etiquette and communication.
• Proven office administrative experience with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer incoming calls promptly, using proper phone etiquette.
• Manage meeting scheduling as required.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Maintain organised records of correspondence, meetings, and client information.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries efficiently.
• Assist with general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
• Support other team members with administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Phone etiquette

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

About the job

Receptionist

Location: Cork

Job Type: Contract 6 Months with a view to extend

Salary: 35-38k

Our client, an established and ambitious organisation in Cork, is looking to hire a Receptionist with 3-5 years experience to join their team on a contract basis.

The Role

This role involves ensuring smooth daily operations by providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining an efficient front desk environment. The successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and be proficient with office software.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer incoming calls promptly, using proper phone etiquette.
• Manage meeting scheduling as required.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Maintain organised records of correspondence, meetings, and client information.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries efficiently.
• Assist with general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
• Support other team members with administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

• Proven front-of-house or reception experience, with 3-5 years experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and / or Google Workspace tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Exceptional phone etiquette and communication skills.
• Proven office administrative experience, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment

This position is suitable for individuals who are highly organised, personable, and eager to support a professional setting through excellent front-of-house support.