Front of House Receptionist

Receptionist (Temp) – Manchester City Centre
Front of house
  • 📍 Location: Manchester City Centre (office-based)
  • ⏳ Contract: Approx. 3 months (with possible extension)
  • 💷 Pay: £13.85 per hour
  • 🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Be the face of a global business
Avencia are partnered with prestigious specialty global insurer and we’re looking for a Front of House Receptionist to join them on a temporary basis, ensuring their Manchester office runs smoothly. If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional service and creating a positive first impression, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

As the face of our Manchester office, you’ll play a key role in creating a professional, welcoming, and efficient environment:
  • Welcoming visitors, clients, and colleagues with confidence and professionalism
  • Managing meeting rooms, bookings, and catering requirements
  • Handling incoming calls and delivering excellent front-line customer service
  • Managing post, deliveries, and general office administration
  • Supporting facilities and ensuring the office is well-stocked and running smoothly
  • Maintaining security, access control, and health & safety standards
  • Supporting colleagues with day-to-day office queries and administrative tasks

What you’ll bring:

  • We’re looking for someone proactive, organised, and people-focused
  • Previous reception or front-of-house experience
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organisation and multitasking ability
  • Good IT skills and attention to detail
  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Awareness of health & safety procedures (First Aid/Fire Marshal is a plus)