Receptionist

Receptionist (Temporary)
Location: Theale
Rate: £13-£14 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and confident Receptionist to join us on a temporary basis for a few weeks in Theale. This is a busy, varied role where you'll be the welcoming face of the organisation, working alongside a supportive and friendly team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, delivering excellent service with a positive, professional attitude.
• Manage all incoming calls to the office.
• Maintain a tidy, well-presented reception area.
• Arrange lunches and provide refreshments for meetings and events.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, including arranging couriers when required.
• Serve as a First Aider/Fire Warden (training provided).
• Coordinate the reception rota to ensure holiday and lunch cover.
• Assist colleagues and visitors with office-related queries.
• Process invoices, support debt chasing, and update contact lists and directories.
• Print, bind, and prepare documents as necessary.
• Arrange hotel accommodation for staff.
• Support the Admin team with various ad-hoc tasks to help maintain a positive workplace culture and a well-presented office.
• Skills & Experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Professional, friendly, and well-presented.
• Proactive problem-solver with a "can-do" attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player with a supportive approach.

Due to the urgent nature of this role, please submit your CV if you are available to start during the week commencing 9 March.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.