Hybrid Front Desk & Admin Officer (Receptionist)

Durham County Council; Seaham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking two full-time Clerical officer/Receptionists to provide a professional receptionist service and general administrative support within Business Services. You will join a team delivering excellent customer-service and flexible working options where applicable.

The role covers reception, telephone handling, data entry and room/diary management, with potential cover at other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Accurate with high attention to detail and able to meet deadlines.
• Well organised and flexible; able to work unsupervised using own initiative.
• May be required to cover at other locations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional receptionist service for visitors and callers.
• Handle incoming/outgoing correspondence and message taking.
• Answer phones and manage telephone messaging.
• Order supplies and manage data entry.
• File management, including scanning and archiving.
• Typing duties including posters and display materials.
• Arrange transport and petty cash transactions.
• Book rooms and manage diaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Organised

Adaptable

IT skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

GCSEs (A-C) including English

NVQ 2 Business or equivalent

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking two full-time Clerical officer/Receptionists to provide a professional receptionist service and general administrative support within Business Services. You will join a team delivering excellent customer-service and flexible working options where applicable.

The role covers reception, telephone handling, data entry and room/diary management, with potential cover at other locations as needed.