Temporary Receptionist

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment in Dublin 2 is seeking a friendly Temporary Receptionist for four weeks holiday cover. Greet visitors, manage calls, mail, and meeting room bookings while maintaining a professional, client-focused environment.

Requirements include proven receptionist or admin experience, excellent communication, strong organisation, proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook, and fluency in English. Availability for the full duration starting 28th August 2026 is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a receptionist or customer-facing administrative role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluency in English and attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.
• A professional and polished demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors with a positive and professional attitude.
• Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
• Handle and sort incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and organised reception area.
• Handle meeting room bookings and organisation.
• Assist with various administrative tasks as needed, such as data entry and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanour

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Pay: €18.00 - €20 per hour, based on experience

Dates: From Friday 28th August 2026 until Friday 25th September 2026 inclusive

Must be available for the full duration of the assignment

We're looking for a friendly and organised Temporary Receptionist to join our clients' team in Dublin 2. This is holiday cover for four weeks and you'd be joining a professional, friendly team who are very client focused. They're looking for somebody with great client skills who can keep things running smoothly during the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors with a positive and professional attitude.


• Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate person or department.


• Handle and sort incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.


• Maintain a clean and organised reception area.


• Handle meeting room bookings and organisation.


• Assist with various administrative tasks as needed, such as data entry and scheduling.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a receptionist or customer facing administrative role.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Fluency in English and attention to detail.


• The ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.


• A professional and polished demeanour.