Front Desk Specialist - Local Authority (1-Month)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Receptionist for a 1-month contract with a local authority in Ruthin. You will provide front-of-house, clerical and administrative support, ensuring a professional and efficient service for visitors, customers and staff.

Key duties include greeting, answering enquiries, maintaining records, arranging meetings and travel, and supporting the wider administrative team. GCSE Maths/English desirable; experience in Local Government is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, customer service or administrative experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience maintaining records and databases.
• Professional and courteous approach.
• Experience dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception and greeting duties.
• Answer telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Provide clerical and administrative support.
• Photocopy, file, email and complete routine documentation.
• Maintain manual and electronic records.
• Carry out word processing and data entry tasks.
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Organise meetings, room bookings and travel arrangements.
• Assist with stationery stock control and office supplies.
• Attend meetings when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Support the wider administrative team as required.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Administrative experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Numeracy and literacy

Records/databases experience

Teamwork

Prioritisation & deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Receptionist for a 1-month contract with a local authority in Ruthin. You will provide front-of-house, clerical and administrative support, ensuring a professional and efficient service for visitors, customers and staff.

Key duties include greeting, answering enquiries, maintaining records, arranging meetings and travel, and supporting the wider administrative team. GCSE Maths/English desirable; experience in Local Government is a plus.