Ad hoc Receptionist- *Newcastle City Centre
24 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Are you an experienced Receptionist or Administrator who enjoys meeting new people and working in different environments - and are available for ad hoc, short‑notice work, including occasional one‑day cover?\n\nWe're building a team of reliable Receptionists and Administrators to support our fantastic clients across Newcastle City Centre. You'll work on a range of short-term temporary assignments, covering holidays, absences, and busy periods.\n\nPosition: Ad hoc Receptionist\n\nWorking Hours: Monday - Friday\n\nHourly Rate: £13 - £13.50 per hour\n\nAssignment Dates: Flexible, ad‑hoc dates to support increased demand during peak periods - including short‑notice, one‑day, or occasional cover assignments\n\nLocation: Newcastle City Centre\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nGreet visitors and provide them with a warm welcome, ensuring a positive first impression.\nMaintain a tidy and organised reception area.\nAssist with general administrative tasks, including data entry and photocopying.\nManage incoming calls, redirecting them to the appropriate department or person.\nCoordinate meeting room bookings, ensuring all arrangements are in place.\nProvide administrative support to various departments as required. \n\nRequirements:\n\nPrevious experience in a receptionist or customer service role is preferred.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.\nStrong organisational and multitasking abilities.\nProficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nAbility to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.\nFlexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy.\nAvailable at short notice, often for same‑day or single‑day assignments, to help support our clients during unexpected absences or peak periods. \n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nHere are some fantastic perks you can look forward to through OA:\n\nDiscount Vouchers: Enjoy exclusive savings on a variety of high street brands.\nEye Care Vouchers: Your vision is important to us!\nPension Scheme Option: Invest in your future with employer contributions.\n28 Days Paid Annual Leave: Accumulate leave weekly for those well-deserved breaks. \n\nHow to Apply:\n\nPlease apply with your CV today!\n\nTo discuss this role with a consultant please call OA Newcastle on (phone number removed). Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\nDue to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback.\n\nIf you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nOffice Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nOffice Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website