Temporary Receptionist - Ad Hoc Christmas & New Year Cover! 🎅
Position: Temporary Receptionist
Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Seasonal Cover
Location: Central London
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Availability Required: Throughout December & early January
Start: December (ongoing ad hoc shifts)
End: Early January
✨ About the Role
Our clients are seeking professional, confident, and reliable Receptionists to support their front-of-house teams across the busy Christmas and New Year period. Working with Office Angels, you'll receive a variety of ad hoc reception shifts, perfect for candidates who love a people-focused role and can stay flexible during the festive season. 🎁
🎅 Key Responsibilities
Greet visitors with a warm, polished, and professional approach 🎄
Handle incoming calls and direct enquiries to the correct teams
Manage reception inboxes and respond to general emails
Monitor visitor access, issue passes, and follow security procedures
Carry out light administrative tasks (filing, scanning, data entry)
Keep the reception area tidy, organised, and presentable ❄️
Provide general support to office staff as required
Cover both pre-booked shifts and short-notice requirements throughout December and January ✨
🎄 Skills & Experience
Previous reception, customer service, or front-of-house experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail
Ability to remain calm, professional, and helpful at all times
Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Reliable, flexible, and fully available across the festive period 🎅
Must have full availability throughout Christmas period (Not including bank holidays)✨ Ideal Candidate
Friendly, welcoming, and customer-focused
Quick to adapt and able to pick up processes with ease
Presents a smart and professional image
Enjoys engaging with people in a fast-paced, varied environment 🎁
Apply Today!
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