via reed · 30 May 2026 ·6 days ago

Receptionist (30-35 hours per week)

Talk Staff
Derby Contract GBP 25,194 – 25,194
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Do you enjoy being the first point of call for all vistors and calls? Based in the centre of Derby, we are looking for a Receptionist to join a lovely team on a temporary to permanent basis. You will meet and greet clients face to face as well as all aspects of enquiries and call handling in a professional and friendly manner.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Excellent people skills, ideally with previous reception and/or admin

  • Approachable and a passion for customer service

  • Flexible approach to work with good diary management

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • General computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Within this position, you’ll be:
  • Welcoming all visitors, ensuring all are signed in

  • Co-ordinating with different departments and members of various teams

  • Booking of appoiintments

  • Handling payments

  • Keeping reception areas neat and tidy

  • Answering all calls with a professional manner

  • Ensuring data accuracy is to the highest standard

  • Excellent understanding of GDPR

  • General aministration duties such as filing, post, photocoptying etc

Rate & Working Hours
  • Temporary Assignment – Temp to perm for the right candidate

  • Working hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 24 hours per week, Thursday is the non working day

  • Shifts are between 7.15am and 6.30pm weekdays only

  • £12.51 per hour

  • A DBS will be carried out upon offer of assignment

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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