Part Time Receptionist

Candour Recruitment

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Reading, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Our client is a well established company based in central Reading looking for a part-time Receptionist. The role is to replace someone who is retiring and is a lovely role with a lovely company. The role is to work every Thursday and Friday 830am - 530pm.

Purpose of the job:

To provide:

1. an efficient and friendly reception to the company's clients and visitors;

2. efficient and friendly switchboard services;

3. holiday cover for other Receptionist & Facilities Assistants

Key results:

To contribute to the smooth unhindered operation of reception, telephone and facilities services in support of staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Efficient reception desk operation, ensuring that all the clients and visitors are properly greeted and attended to, and are referred to the appropriate department without delay.

2. Care of all waiting clients and visitors, and assisting in ensuring that the reception area is presentable and tidy.

3. Efficient telephone system operation, referral of telephone calls to the appropriate individuals, and the taking and prompt delivery of telephone messages via email.

4. Provision of cover, as requested from time to time, for other Facilities Office staff, especially during holiday periods, sickness etc.

5. Efficient operation of the answer phone, prompt passing on of all appropriate messages.

6. Dealing with the internal and external emails. Forwarding them on to the correct department

7. Keeping the system up to date.

8. To perform other Reception or Facilities Office related duties as requested from time to time.

9. To liaise with the Facilities Manager concerning any problems relating to the above activities.

This role offers an immediate interview and start.


About this role

Summary

Provide reception, switchboard, and facilities support in a busy office environment.

Job title

Part Time Receptionist

Experience level

entry level

Industry

professional services

Location requirements

Reading, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicetelephone operationemail managementtidiness

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

receptionswitchboardcustomer servicefacilities
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Reading, UK

On-site City