Temporary Receptionist

Job Description

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FT Recruitment are supporting our client to recruit for an urgent temporary requirement of a Receptionist/ Front of House Assistant starting Monday 31st August in Edinburgh city centre.

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In this role you will cover you will be the welcoming face of the organisation, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth front desk operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your administrative and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, friendly, and highly organized, ready to support daily office functions and assist visitors and staff with professionalism and enthusiasm.

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Duties

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• Greet visitors warmly and direct them appropriately, ensuring a positive first impression

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• Manage incoming phone calls with courteous and professional etiquette, transferring calls or taking messages as needed

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• Assisting with hospitality duties such as catering support for conferences

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• Handle data entry tasks accurately using Microsoft packages

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• Maintain organised front desk areas, including scheduling appointments and managing visitor logs

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• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning documents, and preparing correspondence

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Experience

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• Prior office experience or administrative support roles demonstrating strong organisational skills

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• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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• Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in all interactions

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• Experience with clerical duties such as filing, data management, and document preparation is highly desirable

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• To be successful you must be immediately available to start a new role and have the right to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirements

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