Receptionist – Temp to Perm

Milton Keynes | £32,000 per annum | Full-time, office-based

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and internationally recognised organisation based in Milton Keynes, who are looking to recruit a Receptionist on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Reception, Front of House or even some form of busy Events/Office experience to join a busy, professional office environment where you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming first impression for visitors, customers and colleagues.

One thing you’ll love about this role will be the day-to-day environment, working in trendy and luxurious offices with a very friendly bunch of people.

This isn't your typical reception desk! The business regularly hosts demonstrations, events, exhibitions, meetings and customer visits, meaning there is plenty happening throughout the day. You'll be the first point of contact for all visitors, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly while also providing wider administrative support to the team.

The position would suit someone who is naturally welcoming, organised and confident communicating with people at all levels, whilst being comfortable managing several tasks at once.

We’re ideally looking to interview over the coming 2 weeks and have someone start this role in week 1 or 2 of December.

Working hours & benefits

This is a full-time, office-based position, working the following hours:

• Monday: 8.30am – 5pm (1-hour lunch)
• Tuesday – Thursday: 8.30am – 5pm (45-minute lunch)
• Friday: 8.30am – 4pm (45-minute lunch)

The position is paying £32,000 per annum and will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent, meaning it will initially be paying £16.64 per hour and paid weekly.

The offices are based in the MK1 area, with plenty of free on-site parking available, including dedicated EV charging spaces which are free to use for employees.

What to expect day-to-day:

You'll be the first point of contact for anyone visiting the business, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of reception and ensuring visitors receive a professional and welcoming experience.

With a busy office and regular customer demonstrations, events and exhibitions, no two days are likely to be exactly the same.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming, registering and signing in all visitors, ensuring they are directed to the correct people.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all incoming calls and managing the switchboard.
• Maintaining reception and meeting areas to ensure they are always presentable.
• Managing incoming deliveries, which can include equipment and general business deliveries – Being available to point the delivery people in the right direction.
• Supporting the coordination of internal demonstrations, events, exhibitions and meetings.
• Diary management and helping to coordinate meeting arrangements.
• Signing visitors in and out of the building.
• Providing wider administrative support and getting involved in various office projects as required.

Candidate Skills

• Previous Reception, Front of House or Customer Service experience is essential.
• A confident and professional communicator, comfortable welcoming visitors and dealing with people at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities throughout the day.
• A friendly, approachable manner with a genuine focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Comfortable managing incoming calls, deliveries and general reception administration.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Someone proactive who can use their initiative and enjoys working in a busy office environment.

We're looking to speak with candidates who are available to interview ASAP and are interested in securing a longer-term opportunity with a well-established organisation.

If you're an experienced Receptionist or Front of House professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, get in touch with Bobby today!

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