Immediate-Start Admin Receptionist (Temp, Edinburgh)

Reed; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Admin Receptionist for a busy organisation. This is a 6-week temporary placement with an immediate start, paying £13.00 per hour.

You will manage incoming calls, greet visitors, handle general admin, emails, and internal communications, and support colleagues. The role requires a reliable, friendly professional with strong organisational skills to thrive in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Friendly, reliable and able to work effectively within a busy environment.
• Immediately available.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Confident telephone manner

Reliable and friendly

Immediately available

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reed in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Admin Receptionist for a busy organisation. This is a 6-week temporary placement with an immediate start, paying £13.00 per hour.

You will manage incoming calls, greet visitors, handle general admin, emails, and internal communications, and support colleagues. The role requires a reliable, friendly professional with strong organisational skills to thrive in a busy environment.