Receptionist Jobs

Receptionist jobs assist members of the public, who could be customers, clients, visitors or patients.

The receptionist's job is to greet visitors when they arrive at the office, take their details and answer any questions or queries and direct them to who they have come to see or to the office or room they need to go. They may need to take down messages for members of staff and may organise appointments or take bookings.  The receptionist may also need to keep the reception area tidy and professional.

Other tasks may include basic clerical work, dealing with petty cash and keeping records and diaries up-to-date and issue visitor / security passes. Although receptionists usually work office hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday, some jobs may require or involve some weekend and/or evening work. Part-time or job share positions are often available for receptionist positions and working environments are usually comfortable as they are the ‘front face' of the company. Receptionist salaries range from £8,000 to £10,500 for trainees and anything up to about £18,500 for more experienced receptionists in a more senior position.

Receptionists jobs need friendly, outgoing and confident people who have a warm and welcoming personality. To be a receptionist, you also must enjoy dealing with the general public and have excellent communication skills, both written and orally and be of smart appearance.