Job Title: Receptionist
Location: Hounslow, TW3 3EB (fully office based)
Hourly rate £17.09 PAYE / £22.65 Umbrella per hour
Contract Length: 6-month contract (possibility of extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours, 8.45am-5pm
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About the Role
As a Receptionist, you will play a key role in delivering an inclusive, positive and consistent experience for every visitor. You will support residents across multiple access points-whether they're seeking information, attending appointments, or accessing our library and community hub services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Reception - Hounslow House
Welcoming all visitors and acting as the first point of contact for resident enquiries.
Assisting visitors with information, signposting and general queries.
Using the Qmatic reception system to log all visitors (training provided).
Working closely with a range of Council services and partner organisations.Library / Community Hub
Greeting visitors and supporting with library enquiries and general assistance.
Helping residents self‑serve (issuing, returning and renewing items) and registering new library members.
Supporting and occasionally delivering community activities, events and children's sessions based on the service engagement plan.
Managing event bookings and promoting community events across our library hubs.This role requires working across Hounslow House and various libraries within the borough, so flexibility is essential.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings warmth, professionalism and a genuine passion for helping others.
You will:
An experienced receptionist working in a front facing environment
Be an excellent communicator, confident in dealing with a wide range of enquiries both in-person and across channels.
Be organised, self‑motivated and able to manage your time effectively.
Work flexibly and collaboratively to support the wider team.
Demonstrate strong alignment with our core values (below).
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