Receptionist - #2165426

We are currently working in partnership with a leading transport operator based in Birmingham, who are recruiting for a Receptionist on a 16-month fixed term contract, covering a secondment. The salary is £35,700 and the role will be based on site in the Birmingham city centre office.

The ideal candidate will have previous reception or administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and a professional, customer-focused manner.

Duties will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and colleagues, delivering a professional and welcoming reception service
• Managing incoming calls, emails, post, and enquiries, ensuring requests are handled efficiently and professionally
• Coordinating meeting room bookings, visitor arrangements, and general office administration to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintaining office supplies, facilities, and administrative systems, ensuring the workplace remains organised and well-equipped
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and supplier communications, supporting effective office and facilities management
• Supporting health and safety, employee events, and wider business initiatives to enhance workplace experience

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, customer service, or administrative role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with visitors, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience coordinating office administration, facilities, or meeting arrangements would be advantageous

Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, or 8:45-16:45

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.