Receptionist Holiday Cover


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,000 to £27,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

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Receptionist Cover | Salford Quays | Ad Hoc Temporary Shifts | Immediate Opportunities

Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester

Contract: Temporary / Ad Hoc Cover Hours: Office hours, shifts confirmed in advance

Pay: Competitive hourly rate Start: December / Christmas period - Must have Front of House/Reception Experience.

We're looking for a professional, friendly and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide ad hoc front-of-house cover for a busy organisation based in Salford Quays over the Christmas period.

This would be ideal for someone with previous reception, face-to-face customer service or office experience who is looking for flexible temporary work and is happy to cover individual days or short periods as required.

Your new role

Key responsibilities

Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors and clients

Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains presentable

Answering and directing incoming telephone calls

Meeting and greeting visitors and notifying colleagues of their arrival

Managing meeting rooms and assisting with bookings

Handling incoming post, deliveries and couriers

Completing general administration and data entry

Responding to email enquiries

Providing wider administrative support to the office when required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous reception, front-of-house, administration or face-to-face customer service experience

A professional and confident telephone manner

Friendly, approachable and comfortable dealing with visitors

Strong communication and organisation skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Reliable and punctual, particularly given the nature of the cover

Flexibility and availability throughout December and over the Christmas period

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity if you're looking to earn some extra money over Christmas without committing to a longer-term assignment. You'll gain experience within a professional office environment, with the potential for further temporary assignments in the New Year.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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