Receptionist Job in Leeds
Leeds
Recruitment Solutions is seeking a professional receptionist to support a client for approximately one week. This Receptionist job in Leeds requires delivering a high-quality front-of-house service, acting as the first point of contact for all building users and visitors. The position focuses on maintaining a welcoming, organised, and professional reception environment at all times
Job summary
1. Leeds
2. 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
3. Temporary role
4. 12.60
About the role
In this Receptionist job in Leeds, you will provide a dedicated and professional reception service, ensuring all visitors and building users receive a positive first impression.
Key duties include welcoming and assisting visitors in a warm, timely, and professional manner while maintaining a consistently positive image for both internal and external customers. You will build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and building users, and respond to enquiries or resolve queries via phone, email, and general correspondence.
The role also involves developing an understanding of customers’ core business activities and maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene within the reception area. You will follow a clear desk policy, ensuring the reception space is tidy, well-presented, and fully stocked at all times.
Administrative responsibilities include maintaining accurate visitor records, ensuring all visitors are informed of security and evacuation procedures, and providing general information about the premises and local area, such as transport, parking, taxi bookings, and restaurants. You may also manage security and telecommunications systems, handle deliveries efficiently, and carry out additional administrative or office duties as required, while adhering to all confidentiality and data protection procedures.
About you
To succeed in this Receptionist job in Leeds, you must have previous experience in a corporate environment. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and feel confident interacting with people at all levels.
You should be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively. Experience using visitor management, telephone, or helpdesk systems is beneficial but not essential.
A confident approach to using computers and standard office systems is required, along with excellent people skills, including active listening and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.