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Receptionist Xmas & New Year Cover - Various Media Companies

Handle Recruitment
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job is for a Receptionist to cover the Christmas and New Year period across various media companies.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £13.15 per hour plus holiday pay.
  • Candidates should have prior front-of-house experience and strong interpersonal skills, with First Aid or Fire Marshal qualifications being a bonus.
  • Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing a busy switchboard, and maintaining a polished reception area.
  • Applicants should be available for immediate start and thrive in fast-paced environments, ideally with experience in the media or creative sectors.

Receptionist (Xmas & New Year cover)

Across Various Media Companies

£13.15 per hour + holiday pay

We're seeking immediately available Receptionists for short-term temporary roles over the Christmas and New Year period. If you thrive in dynamic environments and love being at the forefront of operations, we'd love to hear from you!

What We're Looking For:We're on the hunt for receptionists with excellent interpersonal skills and prior front-of-house experience. Bonus points if you hold a First Aid or Fire Marshal qualification!

In this role, you'll play a vital part in creating a positive first impression, ensuring smooth reception operations, and contributing to a team that values your expertise in customer service.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Greet visitors and staff with warmth and professionalism.
  • Manage a busy switchboard, efficiently directing calls.
  • Coordinate deliveries and post, ensuring accurate logging and distribution.
  • Maintain a clean and polished reception area.
  • Provide administrative support when needed.
  • Act as the first point of contact in emergencies, utilising your First Aid qualification if required.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • First Aid and/or Fire Marshall qualification (highly desirable).
  • Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar front-of-house role, ideally in the media or creative sectors.
  • Strong communication skills and a welcoming, approachable manner.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-energy settings.
  • Flexible and reliable, ready to adapt to short-term assignments.

If you're available for an immediate start or would like to find out more, I'd love to hear from you!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.