Receptionist

  • Otter Jobs
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Administration

Job Description

Receptionist Temp to Perm

Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Contract: 3-month temporary assignment with potential to become permanent

We re seeking a professional, friendly, and well-organised Receptionist to provide an outstanding front-of-house experience and support the smooth running of a busy professional office. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the welcoming face of a business while taking ownership of a broad range of administrative and facilities tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet clients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a warm and professional front-of-house experience

  • Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries

  • Coordinate meeting room bookings and visitor access

  • Maintain a tidy, professional reception area

  • Handle incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries

  • Liaise with facilities suppliers (cleaning, maintenance, catering, etc.) and monitor service levels

  • Provide general administrative support, including filing, scheduling, and assisting with staff communications or events

Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Professional appearance and calm, confident manner

  • Strong organisation and multitasking ability

  • Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard office systems

  • Previous reception, front-of-house, or customer service experience preferred

Benefits (upon permanent appointment)
  • Competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance, 26 days holiday, Cycle to Work scheme, regular social events, and wellbeing initiatives