Receptionist, Administrative/Clerical
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Administrative/Clerical
Front Desk/Receptionist, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant
Temporary Receptionist - Part-Time
Location: Glasgow
Hours: 2.5 days per week
Duration: Temporary, with potential for further cover
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and shift pattern
We're currently recruiting for a Temporary Receptionist to provide part-time cover within a professional and welcoming organisation.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced receptionist or administrator who enjoys being the first point of contact and is confident creating a warm, professional experience for visitors and colleagues.
The RoleWorking as part of a small reception team, you'll provide essential front-of-house support and help ensure the reception area runs smoothly.
The role will initially involve absence cover, with the potential for further temporary work supporting the business.
The working pattern is slightly different to a traditional part-time role, with 2.5 days per week shared across the reception team. The rota currently operates on a split-week basis, with one person working Monday, Tuesday and part of Wednesday, and the other covering the remainder of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The exact hours are currently being finalised, with the anticipated working day being approximately 7am-5pm, although there may be flexibility around the start time for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities- Providing a warm, friendly and professional welcome to visitors and colleagues
- Managing the reception area and acting as the first point of contact
- Answering and directing telephone calls and enquiries
- Supporting general reception and administrative duties
- Ensuring visitors are appropriately welcomed and supported
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure effective handovers
- Providing additional support during periods of holiday and sickness absence
We're looking for someone who is:
- Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house or customer-facing administrative role
- Friendly, approachable and professional
- Confident communicating with people at all levels
- Reliable and organised
- Comfortable working independently
- Flexible and able to adapt to a changing rota
- Available for an early start where required
- Someone who takes pride in providing a welcoming and professional service
The ideal candidate will have a naturally warm and personable approach while maintaining a professional manner.
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