Receptionist

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Receptionist for UK-based clients in a fully remote role. Work from home during UK business hours, servicing multiple client accounts from South Africa. You will manage calls, respond to emails, maintain digital records, and coordinate calendars for senior staff.

The ideal candidate has prior receptionist experience, excellent telephone and written communication, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a receptionist or front-of-house admin role.
• Professional telephone manner and excellent written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate team members.
• Handle email correspondence and respond to general inquiries promptly.
• Maintain organised digital filing systems and administrative records.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate calendars for senior staff.
• Provide general administrative support across the business.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Telephone etiquette

Written communication

Organised

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

About the role

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Receptionist for UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position that allows South African professionals to work from home during UK business hours.

The role owns front desk administrative tasks and supports general office operations across multiple UK client accounts.

What you'll do

• Manage incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate team members
• Handle email correspondence and respond to general inquiries promptly
• Maintain organised digital filing systems and administrative records
• Schedule appointments and coordinate calendars for senior staff
• Provide general administrative support across the business

What they're looking for

• Experience in a receptionist or front-of-house admin role
• Professional telephone manner and excellent written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing specifies a fully remote role; candidates from Nigeria may apply if they meet other requirements.
• UK business hours are expected; confirm timezone alignment before interviewing.
• The listing does not state contractor versus employee status; confirm during interview process.
• Salary is listed in local currency given as monthly; there is no explicit pay currency for Nigeria, confirm during interview.
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization requirements; confirm prior to applying.