Administrator Reception

Reed; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Admin Receptionist for a busy Edinburgh team on a six-week temporary basis. Immediate start and £13.00 per hour.

The role involves handling calls, greeting visitors, and delivering general administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate will have administration or reception experience, a professional telephone manner, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Immediately available for short-term placement.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and respond to general enquiries.
• Greet visitors and provide reception service.
• Perform general admin duties and maintain records.
• Manage emails, correspondence and internal communications.
• Support colleagues with day-to-day tasks.
• Update databases and filing, maintain organised records.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, visitors and colleagues.

Skills

Reception experience

Telephone manners

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Available immediately

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin Receptionist - Temporary

Location: Edinburgh
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Contract: 6-week temporary placement
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for an Admin Receptionist to join a busy and friendly organisation based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or receptionist who is immediately available and looking for a short-term temporary position.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing incoming telephone calls and responding to general enquiries
• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional reception service
• Carrying out general administrative duties and maintaining accurate records
• Managing emails, correspondence and internal communications
• Supporting colleagues with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Updating databases, filing documents and maintaining organised records
• Providing excellent customer service to clients, visitors and colleagues

About You

• Previous administration or reception experience
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Friendly, reliable and able to work effectively within a busy environment
• Immediately available