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Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose

To act as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and callers while providing efficient administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations. The role combines front-desk duties with a variety of clerical and organisational tasks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Reception Duties

  • Greet visitors professionally and courteously, ensuring they sign in and follow building procedures.
  • Manage telephone switchboard: answer calls, direct them to appropriate staff, and take accurate messages.
  • Handle incoming emails and general enquiries efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming reception area.
  • Issue visitor badges, manage appointment schedules, and notify staff of arrivals.
  • Deal with deliveries, couriers, and incoming mail.

 

Administrative Support Duties

  • Perform general office tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and data entry.
  • Maintain office records, databases, and electronic filing systems.
  • Schedule meetings, book rooms, and assist with diary management.
  • Prepare documents, letters, reports, and forms as required.
  • Support ordering of office supplies and maintain stock control.
  • Assist with onboarding tasks for new staff (e.g., issuing passes, preparing induction packs).
  • Help update spreadsheets, logs, and internal systems.

 

Customer Service & Communication

  • Provide helpful information to staff, clients, visitors, and callers.
  • Handle complaints or queries professionally and escalate when needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  • Represent the organisation with a positive and professional attitude.

 

Office Communication

  • Support health & safety procedures (e.g., visitor records, evacuation lists).
  • Help arrange travel bookings, catering orders, or event setup if required.
  • Assist in organising documents for audits or compliance checks.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional telephone manner.
  • Good organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Accurate data entry and attention to detail.
  • Competent using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office management software.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads.
  • Problem-solving approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

  • Basic IT and administrative skills.
  • Good literacy and numeracy.
  • Professional appearance and manner.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in reception, customer service, or office administration.
  • Knowledge of office management systems or switchboard systems.
  • First aid or health & safety training (advantageous).

Experience

  • Previous front-of-house or administrative experience preferred but not always essential.
  • Experience working in busy office environments or customer-facing roles beneficial.

Personal Attributes

  • Friendly, approachable, and well-presented.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
  • Proactive, flexible, and willing to assist colleagues.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to customer service excellence.

Package

  • Meets minimum wage on 39 hours a week
  • Telephone access to employee assistance scheme
  • Pension
  • Paid holidays per annum
  • Ongoing training

Ready to Apply?

If you think that you would be a good fit for this role, then please get in touch with us by completing the form and make sure to include your CV!