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Receptionist

Job details
Posting date: 05 January 2026
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7FG
Company: New Appointments Group Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 85636_1767625093

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Summary

Reception & Administration Assistant

We are seeking a professional, friendly, and proactive Reception & Administration Assistant to join a front-of-house team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for someone who enjoys a varied role supporting multiple clients and companies in a dynamic environment.

The Role:
As the first point of contact for the business hub, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Duties will include greeting visitors and prospective clients, supporting centre viewings, managing meeting room bookings and set-ups, handling calls and messages, and providing general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a high-quality front-of-house and customer service experience

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with business tenants

  • Ensure the centre is clean, presentable, and well organised

  • Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are set up correctly

  • Handle incoming calls, messages, and visitor enquiries efficiently

  • Support administration tasks as directed

  • Report IT, health & safety, and customer issues appropriately

About You:

  • Previous reception or customer service experience

  • Good working knowledge of Outlook, with some use of Word and Excel

  • Proactive, hands-on, and confident using your own initiative

  • Calm, professional, and able to deal with a wide range of personalities

  • Friendly, approachable, and naturally enthusiastic

  • Resilient, adaptable, and detail-oriented

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and community-focused workspace, with the potential to secure a permanent role.

Hours: Monday to Friday 0830-1700

Pay: £12.50 per hour and paid weekly whilst temping

Free parking available on-site

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If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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