Receptionist
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Job Location:
Copenhagen - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why join us
Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture lighting and accessories for modern living HAYs vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the worlds most talented curious and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.
RECEPTIONIST - MATERNITY COVER
Based in Copenhagen
Do you enjoy interacting with people and always greet them with a positive attitude Are you naturally solution- and service-oriented Do you thrive in a role where your practical hands-on organizational and administrative skills come into play
If yes please read on!
About the job
The job is a maternity cover starting from 1 April 2026 and lasting six months.
You will become part of a modern company with a unique and social internal culture which we do our best to nurture and cherish.
As a Receptionist at HAY you will be part of our reception team of four dedicated colleagues and act as a key point of contact for both visitors and employees. You will be responsible for a wide range of practical and administrative tasks helping to ensure a welcoming well-functioning and pleasant office environment across our locations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that HAYs first point of contact is always professional and welcoming both in person and via phone or email
- Handling practical internal communication with local colleagues
- Ensuring that the kitchens canteen and meeting rooms are clean tidy and inviting
- Ordering and restocking office and cleaning supplies lunch fruit first aid items flowers and arranging maintenance of coffee machines for both the Nyhavn and HAY House locations
- Coordinating car washes and repairs for company vehicles
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail parcels and pallets
- Assisting with lunch set-up and clean-up when required
- Running various errands
- Preparing and coordinating in-house meetings and assisting with events and seasonal gatherings at Nyhavn and HAY House
Are you the Receptionist we are looking for
Role expectations:
- You are a positive outgoing and service-minded individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining structure and overview
- You take pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent service and you approach your responsibilities with a strong work ethic and a proactive solution-oriented mindset
- You are well organised detail-oriented and have a strong sense of aesthetics combined with a practical hands-on approach
- You work confidently both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues and you enjoy coordinating a wide range of administrative tasks while supporting others whenever needed
- You are adaptable and a willing to handle both administrative and physical tasks as part of the daily running of the office
- As a person you are responsible adaptable and motivated by varied workdays
- You thrive in a fast-paced unpretentious environment where teamwork mutual support and a shared vision are central and you take genuine satisfaction in contributing positively to the organisation and your colleagues
Requirements:
- You have experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role
- Strong user of Microsoft Office
- Flexibility is required for shift sharing 08:3016:30 or 09:0017:00 Monday to Friday
- Occasional variations in working hours may occur due to events or fairs outside normal office opening hours
- Fluent in spoken and written Danish and English
- A valid category B driving licence you must be confident driving in Copenhagen City
- We have a cargo bike which you also will be required to use between locations
You want to be a part of HAY
Then do not hesitate to send us a short and motivated application and your CV (preferably in English) as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 15 February 2026. Job interviews will be held from 16 to 24 February 2026.
If you have any further questions regarding the position please do not hesitate to contact John Cain at
Who We Hire
Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design. Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression.
