Receptionist Holiday Cover
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary
£27,000 to £27,000 a year
Location
Manchester, M1 4BT
Contract type
Full time
Job description
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Receptionist Cover | Salford Quays | Ad Hoc Temporary Shifts | Immediate Opportunities
Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
Contract: Temporary / Ad Hoc Cover Hours: Office hours, shifts confirmed in advance
Pay: Competitive hourly rate Start: December / Christmas period - Must have Front of House/Reception Experience.
We're looking for a professional, friendly and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide ad hoc front-of-house cover for a busy organisation based in Salford Quays over the Christmas period.
This would be ideal for someone with previous reception, face-to-face customer service or office experience who is looking for flexible temporary work and is happy to cover individual days or short periods as required.
Your new role
Key responsibilities
- Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors and clients
- Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains presentable
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
- Meeting and greeting visitors and notifying colleagues of their arrival
- Managing meeting rooms and assisting with bookings
- Handling incoming post, deliveries and couriers
- Completing general administration and data entry
- Responding to email enquiries
- Providing wider administrative support to the office when required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous reception, front-of-house, administration or face-to-face customer service experience
- A professional and confident telephone manner
- Friendly, approachable and comfortable dealing with visitors
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Reliable and punctual, particularly given the nature of the cover
- Flexibility and availability throughout December and over the Christmas period
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity if you're looking to earn some extra money over Christmas without committing to a longer-term assignment. You'll gain experience within a professional office environment, with the potential for further temporary assignments in the New Year.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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