Temporary Receptionist - #2098680

Office Angels


Date: 4 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Salary: £13 / hour
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Office Angels

Temporary Receptionist
Location: Edinburgh South
Hourly Rate: £13 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Assignment Type: Ad Hoc Temporary Cover

Upcoming July dates:

  • & 25

Additional dates may become available throughout the summer.


About the Role
Are you friendly, professional and available for temporary work? We are looking for a reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide front of house support for our client based in South Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering excellent customer service and supporting a busy team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors and customers in a welcoming and professional manner
  • Managing incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
  • Handling email correspondence and general enquiries
  • Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area
  • Preparing and offering refreshments to visitors when required
  • Ensuring a positive and professional first impression for all visitors

About You

  • Previous reception, front-of-house or customer service experience is desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional and confident telephone manner
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Friendly, approachable, and reliable
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

If you're available for the dates listed above and would like to be considered for future temporary reception opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Temp with Office Angels?
Working as a temp is an excellent way to gain experience across a variety of industries while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. Benefits include:

  • Weekly pay
  • 28 days paid annual leave (based on accrual)
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
  • Access to retail and lifestyle discount schemes
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Pension scheme option with employer contributions
  • Statutory Sick Pay (where eligible)
  • Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and advice
  • Opportunities to be considered for future temporary and permanent roles



Office Angels is an employment agency and an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates.

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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