Interim Receptionist
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.0 to £14.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13+ per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, yo10 4rr |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4762277_1768579654 |
Summary
Your new company
I am supporting a client in York (YO10) to find consistent but ad-hoc, experienced receptionists to provide interim cover for their busy reception, supporting during annual leave and sickness absence. This could range from 1 to 2 days a week to full-time hours, so I am keen to speak to candidates looking for flexible work.
Your new role
Working 9am-5pm, you will work alongside the existing reception and front-of-house team to provide exceptional support to the wider business. Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Greeting visitors to the building and signing in
- Handling incoming post and deliveries
- Answering and transferring phone calls
- Manning a busy email inbox and redirecting queries
- Booking and coordination of meeting rooms
- Booking of refreshments for meetings
- General administrative duties
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience of working in a busy reception environment.
- Strong administrative skills
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the business
What you'll get in return
- Varying working patterns available (full or part-time)
- Regular ad hoc assignments of 4-12 weeks
- Weekly pay
- Access to Hays Temporary Workers benefits portal
What you need to do now
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