Temporary Ad Hoc Receptionist

Temporary Ad Hoc Receptionist Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading, UK Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 (Ad Hoc Temporary Cover) About the Role We are seeking a professional, organised, and customer-focused Temporary Ad Hoc Receptionist to support our UK Head Office based in Thames Valley Park, Reading. This is a front-facing reception and office administration role within a modern corporate environment supporting approximately 250 employees across Customer Support, Senior Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR. The successful candidate will provide excellent front-of-house support, manage visitors and calls professionally, and assist with general office administration and facilities coordination. Key Responsibilities Answer and direct incoming telephone calls using the in-house switchboard. Meet and greet visitors in a professional and welcoming manner. Manage visitor registrations using the Envoy system. Issue and track temporary and permanent access passes. Coordinate daily visitor information with Building Security. Maintain a tidy and professional reception area at all times. Book meeting rooms and ensure rooms are prepared for meetings. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier bookings, and deliveries. Manage loading bay access and shutter key coordination. Order office stationery and conduct regular stock checks. Monitor copier areas and replenish office supplies. Liaise with onsite catering teams regarding hospitality requirements. Support additional facilities and office administration tasks as required. Skills and Experience Previous experience in Reception, Front Desk, Office Administration, or Facilities Support roles. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Strong telephone handling and communication skills. Good organisational and multitasking abilities. Confident user of Microsoft Office applications. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to work independently within a busy office environment. Personal Attributes Professional, friendly, and well-presented. Strong time management and prioritisation skills. Flexible and adaptable approach to work. Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented. Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Team player with a willingness to support wider office operations. Keywords Receptionist, Front Desk Receptionist, Corporate Receptionist, Office Administrator, Facilities Coordinator, Front Office Executive, Visitor Management, Switchboard Handling, Customer Service, Administration Support, Temporary Receptionist, Ad Hoc Receptionist, Office Support, Meeting Room Coordination, Facilities Administration, Corporate Office Reception Hashtags #Receptionist #FrontDesk #OfficeAdministrator #CorporateReceptionist #ReceptionJobs #AdminJobs #OfficeSupport #FacilitiesSupport #CustomerService #TemporaryJobs #ReadingJobs #UKJobs #FrontOffice #Administration #Hiring #AdHocJobs #FacilitiesCoordinator #VisitorManagement #OfficeJobs #ImmediateHiring