Receptionist, Administrative/Clerical
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Front Desk/Receptionist, Clerical
Anne Corder Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced part time Receptionist to join a professional and welcoming organisation based in Peterborough for an ongoing temporary assignment.
The role will be working 8am - 4pm the first week and the just morning there on.
As the first point of contact for visitors, callers and colleagues, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive first impression. We’re looking for someone who is naturally warm and approachable, but equally professional, discreet and organised.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an office and takes pride in providing an excellent level of service.
What you’ll be doing- Welcoming and registering visitors, ensuring they receive a professional and friendly first impression
- Answering, screening and directing incoming calls and enquiries
- Managing meeting room bookings and maintaining accurate visitor logs
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing post and couriers
- Ensuring the reception area remains tidy, organised and professional
- Supporting colleagues with general administration, including calendar coordination, scanning documents and travel arrangements
- Handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion
- Responding calmly and professionally to sensitive or distressed callers and escalating appropriately
- Following relevant data protection and health & safety procedures
You’ll ideally have previous reception, front-of-house or customer-facing experience within a professional environment.
You’ll also need:- Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner
- A naturally welcoming and helpful approach
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- The ability to remain calm when reception or telephone lines are busy
- Good Microsoft Office and calendar management skills
- Experience using visitor management or CRM systems would be beneficial
- A professional approach to handling confidential information
- Reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider office team
You’ll be joining a well-established organisation with a professional, supportive working environment where the reception function is genuinely valued.
If you enjoy creating a great first impression, helping people and keeping a busy office running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
Must be available to start 1st September. for training week working 8am
-4pm.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsor ships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.
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