Temporary Receptionist

Office Angels • Temporary • Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • £13 / hour • 1d ago

Temporary Receptionist
Location: Edinburgh South
Hourly Rate: £13 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Assignment Type: Ad Hoc Temporary Cover

Upcoming July dates:

2nd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 25th

Additional dates may become available throughout the summer.

About the Role
Are you friendly, professional and available for temporary work? We are looking for a reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide front of house support for our client based in South Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering excellent customer service and supporting a busy team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Greeting visitors and customers in a welcoming and professional manner
Managing incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
Handling email correspondence and general enquiries
Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area
Preparing and offering refreshments to visitors when required
Ensuring a positive and professional first impression for all visitors

About You

Previous reception, front-of-house or customer service experience is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and confident telephone manner
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Friendly, approachable, and reliable
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

If you're available for the dates listed above and would like to be considered for future temporary reception opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Temp with Office Angels?
Working as a temp is an excellent way to gain experience across a variety of industries while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. Benefits include:

Weekly pay
28 days paid annual leave (based on accrual)
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
Access to retail and lifestyle discount schemes
Eye care vouchers
Pension scheme option with employer contributions
Statutory Sick Pay (where eligible)
Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and advice
Opportunities to be considered for future temporary and permanent roles

Office Angels is an employment agency and an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates.

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.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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