Australasian Recruitment Company
RECEPTIONIST
A short-term temporary opportunity with an immediate start to support a professional office environment as a Receptionist in Henley-on-Thames. The role focuses on delivering an excellent client and visitor experience through a polished front-of-house service, including managing reception, handling switchboard calls, and coordinating room bookings. Ideal for someone professional, courteous, and organised, with the ability to provide a seamless and welcoming experience.
RECEPTIONIST ROLE:
- Welcoming visitors professionally, creating a friendly and positive first point of contact
- Checking in visitors using a visitor management system and ensuring hosts are notified promptly
- Managing switchboard calls efficiently while maintaining high customer service standards and call handling procedures
- Booking meeting rooms, conferences and events while coordinating room set-ups, catering and IT requirements
- Liaising with clients, catering, housekeeping and facilities teams to ensure smooth daily operations
- Maintaining a tidy, safe and professional reception environment at all times
- Handling general enquiries, monitoring reception inboxes and supporting ad hoc administrative tasks
- Demonstrating attention to detail, professionalism and a proactive approach when managing client and staff requests
RECEPTIONIST ESSENTIALS:
- Demonstrating a minimum of 12 months of experience in a similar role
- Using Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Teams confidently in a professional setting
- Communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients and visitors
- Managing time effectively while balancing conflicting priorities
- Presenting a polished and professional appearance at all times
- Delivering consistent, best-in-class customer service
- Problem-solving effectively and making appropriate decisions when required
- Building strong rapport and positive working relationships to support a collaborative environment
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.
At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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