Temporary Receptionist / Front of House Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a temporary Receptionist / Front of House Administrator to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors at a busy financial services office in North West England. The role involves managing the switchboard, handling mail and deliveries, and providing general administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients and visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage a busy switchboard, handling inbound and outbound calls.
• Take accurate messages and direct enquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and courier services.
• Maintain reception area, meeting rooms and communal spaces.
• Book and coordinate meeting rooms as required.
• Provide administrative support to the wider team.
• Maintain accurate records and update internal systems.
• Undertake general office duties and ad‑hoc administration.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front‑of‑house or administrative role.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, friendly and confident telephone manner.
• Strong organisational abilities and capacity to manage multiple tasks.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively in a busy office environment.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

What we offer

• Temporary assignment with a reputable financial services business.
• Monday‑to‑Friday hours, no weekends.
• £13.00 per hour.
• Professional and welcoming working environment.
• Immediate start available.