Receptionist

Tennial Personnel are recruiting for a Receptionist on behalf of our client based in Ipswich. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential to become permanent after 12 successful working weeks subject to business requirements. This role is ideal for a friendly, organised, and professional individual looking to join a busy office environment. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, playing a key role in creating a positive and welcoming experience while supporting the wider team with administrative duties. Key Responsibilities: Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring a positive first impression Answer and manage incoming calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate departments Handle incoming and outgoing post, parcels, and deliveries Maintain a tidy and organised reception area at all times Manage meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for meetings when required Support internal teams with ad hoc administrative duties as required Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining diaries where necessary Ensure compliance with company procedures, including visitor sign-in processes Skills Required Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer service role is desirable Confident and professional telephone manner Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment Positive, proactive, and approachable attitude Qualifications Required GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Additional administration or customer service qualifications are advantageous but not essential Keywords Reception Front of House Customer Service