New Vacancy
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!