Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

Horizon Property Support Ltd; Ballyerra; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Private healthcare

Statutory annual leave

Equal Opportunities employer

Job summary

Horizon Property Support Ltd. in Cork City is seeking a professional Receptionist for maternity cover. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, manage calls, greet guests and perform general admin duties.

The role is temporary/full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with an hourly rate of €15.87. Training and development opportunities are available in a supportive, client-focused team based in Cork City, offering a friendly working environment and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist or administrative roles is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional telephone manner and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls promptly.
• Manage the reception area and keep it tidy and presentable.
• Handle mail and deliveries; maintain visitor logs.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry and filing.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate rooms and appointments.
• Coordinate with internal departments and manage inventory.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication

Telephone manners

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Temporary / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Office Support | Office Administration
HourlyFixed salary:€ 15.87

About the Role

We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team in Cork City for Maternity cover. This role is the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and colleagues, and is key to ensuring the smooth running of reception and general administrative operations.

If you are ambitious, career minded individual who share's our passion for delivering the highest standards of customer service then we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls promptly.
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it is always tidy and presentable.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue security passes where required.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference rooms, and appointments.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Assist with ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Support other team members with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional telephone manner and strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Professional appearance and a friendly, approachable personality.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (some flexibility may be required).

Salary & Company Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment in a central Dublin location.
• Statutory annual leave
• Private healthcare

Horizon Property Support Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.