Location: Cork City Suburbs Southside
Duration: 6-month temporary contract (with potential for extension)
Salary: €16.50 per hour
Hours - Two set days must be flexible to do a third day from time to time
About the Role
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to join our client's team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy office environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and efficient front-of-house experience while providing essential administrative support to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, greeting and welcoming guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Manage a busy switchboard, answering, screening, and directing incoming calls efficiently.
- Respond to general email enquiries and ensure correspondence is forwarded to the appropriate departments.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional reception area at all times.
- Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for internal and external meetings.
- Manage diaries and schedule appointments where required.
- Handle incoming and outgoing post, couriers, and deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
- Order and maintain office stationery and general office supplies.
- Provide administrative support, including filing, photocopying, scanning, typing correspondence, and document preparation.
- Assist with travel bookings and accommodation arrangements when required.
- Maintain visitor sign-in procedures and ensure compliance with company health and safety protocols.
- Support the wider administration team with ad hoc tasks as required.
Skills & Competencies
- Previous reception or front-of-house experience in a busy office environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and approachable manner.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
- Positive, flexible, and proactive approach to work.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or administrative support role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is desirable.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- Availability to commit to a six-month temporary assignment on a part-time basis
