Part Time Receptionist

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK

Listing for: Candour Recruitment

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Clerical
Customer Service/HelpDesk
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Clerical

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20000 - 25000 GBP Yearly GBP 20000.00 25000.00 YEAR

Our client is a well established company based in central Reading looking for a part‑time Receptionist. The role is to replace someone who is retiring and is a lovely role with a lovely company. The role is to work every Thursday and Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Purpose of the job

To provide:

An efficient and friendly reception to the company's clients and visitors;
Efficient and friendly switchboard services;
Holiday cover for other Receptionist & Facilities Assistants.

Key results

To contribute to the smooth unhindered operation of reception, telephone and facilities services in support of staff.

Main duties and responsibilities

Efficient reception desk operation, ensuring that all the clients and visitors are properly greeted and attended to, and are referred to the appropriate department without delay.

Care of all waiting clients and visitors, and assisting in ensuring that the reception area is presentable and tidy.

Efficient telephone system operation, referral of telephone calls to the appropriate individuals, and the taking and prompt delivery of telephone messages via email.

Provision of cover, as requested from time to time, for other Facilities Office staff, especially during holiday periods, sickness etc.

Efficient operation of the answer phone, prompt passing on of all appropriate messages.

Dealing with the internal and external emails, forwarding them to the correct department.

Keeping the system up to date.

Perform other Reception or Facilities Office related duties as requested from time to time.

Liaise with the Facilities Manager concerning any problems relating to the above activities.

This role offers an immediate interview and start.

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