Temporary Receptionist

Temporary Receptionist
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Dates: 27th October 2025 - 31st March 2026
Working week: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Pay rate: 12.50

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a professional and personable Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys front-of-house responsibilities and thrives in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming visitors and managing the reception area
• Handling incoming calls and directing them appropriately
• Managing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared
• Supporting general administrative tasks and facilities coordination
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts professionally

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other standard systems
• Friendly, proactive, and able to work independently

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional setting while contributing to a welcoming and efficient office environment.

By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond.

Why Temp with Office Angels?

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It also gives you control of your own work/life balance! Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of our team:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
• You are employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather
• Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress, and legal issues
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism.

Office 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.

Office 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.

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