Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Statutory annual leave

Training opportunities

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Horizon Property Support Ltd in Cork is seeking a professional Receptionist for maternity cover. You will be the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, ensuring smooth reception and general administrative operations.

The role requires excellent communication, a professional telephone manner, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office. Office software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a friendly, approachable demeanour are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional telephone manner

Microsoft Office proficiency

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.