Please note that this is a part-time role (32 hours per week) based in our Manchester office, and requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 08:30 and 17:30. Friday will be your non-working day.
At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.
Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.
We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.
Summary of our role
Our Receptionist will play a vital role in creating a welcoming, professional, and efficient environment. This position blends front‑of‑house warmth with behind‑the‑scenes organisation, representing our culture at every interaction. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑focused role and take pride in operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
What You Can Expect to Be Doing:
- Greeting clients, visitors, and colleagues with warmth, professionalism, and confidence.
- Maintaining an inviting and well‑presented reception area that reflects our values.
- Managing incoming calls, emails, and deliveries with efficiency and courtesy.
- Overseeing meeting room bookings and supporting hospitality needs for internal and external meetings.
- Acting as a key ambassador for our culture through every interaction.
- Working closely with the Facilities team as a trusted and proactive partner.
This Role Could Be a Great Fit for You If...
- You are organised, detail‑focused, and able to juggle multiple priorities with ease.
- You communicate clearly and confidently with people at all levels.
- You enjoy solving problems quickly and practically, keeping operations running smoothly.
- You take initiative and actively look for ways to improve how things work.
- You have a friendly, approachable manner and naturally build rapport with others.
- You pride yourself on delivering high‑quality work across tasks big and small.
- You adapt your approach to suit different teams, clients, and situations.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy being at the heart of a busy, creative agency.
What you can expect from us
A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.
You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:
- Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)
- Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
- Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
- Early Friday finish throughout the year
- Seasonal working hours
- Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
- Extensive L&D support
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Season ticket interest free loans for travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Company pension scheme
- Fully compensated company events
- Volunteer days
- Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
- +Medicash healthcare benefit
- 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme
Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.