Part-Time Receptionist

Appointment Personnel ·www.appointmentspersonnel.co.uk

Location Stoke on Trent
Work type Hybrid
Salary USD 13 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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We are seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organised Afternoon Receptionist to join our clients head office in Stone. This role is the first point of contact for all visitors, calls, and general enquiries, playing a key part in ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service.

The role requires a flexible and proactive individual who is comfortable handling a varied workload, including reception duties, basic administration, and occasional cover for morning shifts during holidays or sickness. The ideal candidate will be reliable, approachable, and able to work calmly in a busy office environment.

Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm–5:00pm, and Fridays 10:30am–3:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet and greet visitors and clients in a professional and welcoming manner
  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously
  • Manage meeting room bookings and coordinate conference room availability
  • Arrange refreshments and buffet orders for meetings when required
  • Set up meeting rooms, including equipment and layout preparation
  • Manage short-term hire bookings and maintain monthly cost tracking
  • Monitor and respond to fire alarms in line with company procedures
  • Record and report employee sickness to HR or relevant departments
  • Sort and distribute incoming post and prepare outgoing mail
  • Provide general administrative support and assist with ad-hoc office tasks
  • Cover morning reception duties during staff absence when required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a reception or front-of-house role and will demonstrate the following:

  • A cheerful, professional, and approachable manner
  • Excellent telephone communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
  • Honest, trustworthy, and reliable
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible attitude to working hours and occasional cover requirements
  • Strong customer service focus and ability to remain calm under pressure

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Part-Time Receptionist role?
Appointment Personnel is hiring for the Part-Time Receptionist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Part-Time Receptionist job located?
The Part-Time Receptionist role with Appointment Personnel is based in Stoke on Trent, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Part-Time Receptionist role remote?
Yes — the Part-Time Receptionist position at Appointment Personnel is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Part-Time Receptionist role pay?
Appointment Personnel lists the Part-Time Receptionist role at up to USD 13 per hour.
Is the Part-Time Receptionist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Appointment Personnel.
What experience level is the Part-Time Receptionist role?
The Part-Time Receptionist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Part-Time Receptionist role at Appointment Personnel?
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