Receptionist

4800902
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Reading
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Receptionist
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Hourly Rate

Receptionist role - based outside of Reading

Front of House Assistant

Based on-site every day

Reports to: Front of House Manager

Purpose
  • Deliver a professional, friendly front-of-house service
  • Enhance visitor and client experience across reception, switchboard, and room bookings
Key Responsibilities

Reception
  • Welcome all visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Check in visitors and notify hosts promptly.
  • Direct visitors to relevant departments as needed
  • Manage reception inbox and handle general enquiries
  • Book taxis and transport for staff
  • Maintain a clean, organised reception area
  • Ensure accurate visitor registration in the system
Room Bookings & Events
  • Coordinate meeting room bookings (setup, catering, IT, logistics)
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth events and meetings
  • Confirm and prepare daily meeting schedules
  • Communicate hospitality and catering requirements
  • Ensure rooms are cleared and reset appropriately
  • Maintain accurate visitor records for meetings
Switchboard
  • Handle incoming calls professionally and efficiently
  • Transfer calls accurately to appropriate departments
  • Respond to enquiries within service standards
  • Follow procedures for cold callers and suspicious calls
  • Report telecom faults promptly
Administration
  • Provide general administrative support as required
  • Assist with ad hoc tasks (e.g. training bookings, record keeping, facilities support)
  • Support projects led by different managers
  • Take ownership of assigned operational responsibilities
General Responsibilities
  • Maintain a professional appearance at all times
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong relationships
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and accountability
  • Work proactively and collaborate effectively with teams
  • Support a positive, team-oriented environment
  • Handle additional duties as required
Skills & Experience
Essential:
  • Previous front-of-house or similar experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload
  • Confident problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanour
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Flexible approach to working hours and shifts
Education
  • Good standard of general education
Core Competencies

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Customer focus
  • Service delivery
  • Ownership


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