Temporary Receptionist

Office Angels

Temporary Receptionist
Location:
Edinburgh City Centre
Job type: Temporary, ongoing basis
Pay rate: £13
Start date: 19th August
Contract: Ongoing

Our client is seeking a professional, organised, and proactive Receptionist to join their busy office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Receptionist who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and colleagues while providing high quality administrative support across the business.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities and able to deliver a professional service in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors, creating a welcoming and professional office environment.
  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently, taking accurate messages and ensuring enquiries are handled appropriately.
  • Manage meeting room bookings and prepare meeting facilities including refreshments and IT equipment.
  • Coordinate business travel and accommodation arrangements for employees.
  • Liaise with external suppliers, consultants, stakeholders and senior management.
  • Produce, amend, format, and proofread documents to a high standard.
  • Scan, print, photocopy and manage business documentation.
  • Prepare and collate information for large scale mailings and stakeholder communications.
  • Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and administrative records ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding actions where required.
  • Provide occasional administrative support across wider business functions.
  • Undertake other administrative duties as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in a receptionist, administration, or front-of-house position.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work.
  • The ability to work independently while supporting a busy team environment.
  • A professional, trustworthy and reliable manner.

If you are an organised and customer focused professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Why Temp With Office Angels?

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries, while maintaining control over your work/life balance. Benefits include:

  • Weekly pay
  • 28 days' paid annual leave (based on weekly accrual)
  • Direct employment with Office Angels - we're always on hand to support you
  • Access to discount vouchers with many high-street brands
  • Eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses for VDU users
  • Support in securing permanent roles alongside your temporary assignments
  • Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
  • Statutory Sick Pay
  • Access to a confidential assistance programme covering stress, wellbeing, legal advice, and more
  • Opportunities to explore alternative career paths through our wider group of specialist recruitment businesses

Office Angels is an employment agency and an equal opportunities employer. We respect and value diversity across all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, we're happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


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