Front of House Receptionist

Avencia ConsultingManchesterreedpublished 09/24/2026

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)