Receptionist

Acorn by Synergie; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization in Newport is seeking a Reception & Administration Worker to provide reception cover and administrative support. The role, part-time and temporary, involves managing calls, liaising with external suppliers, and maintaining office systems. Ideal candidates will have prior reception or admin experience, strong organizational skills, and IT competency. Offering a pay of £13.69 per hour, this role provides an opportunity to contribute to a well-established team.

Benefits

Part-time role

Temporary position

Professional environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in reception or administration roles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent with IT systems and databases.
• Professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception cover, manage calls, and greet visitors.
• Deliver administrative support across services.
• Liaise with external organisations and suppliers.
• Support IT administration tasks.
• Manage DBS checks and maintain records.
• Maintain office systems including HR and databases.
• Support counselling administration tasks.
• Carry out basic finance tasks.
• Assist with meetings and community engagement activities.
• Oversee volunteer tasks as needed.
• Maintain records in line with GDPR.
• Support production of publicity materials.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

IT competency

Job description

Reception & Administration Worker

Newport | £13.69 per hour | 9.30am-3.30pm | Monday-Friday | Part-time, 30 hours | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Reception & Administration Worker to provide reception cover and administrative support across services, staff, and clients. This part-time temporary role offers the opportunity to contribute to a well‑established and supportive organisation.

Key Duties

• Provide reception cover, answering calls, greeting visitors, booking rooms/appointments, and managing post.
• Deliver administrative support across services, staff, and clients.
• Liaise with external organisations and suppliers.
• Support IT administration, including logging issues, setting up users, and managing equipment.
• Manage DBS checks and maintain records.
• Maintain office systems including HR, client databases, filing, and calendars.
• Support counselling administration, including welcoming clients, handling paperwork, payments, scheduling, and data entry.
• Carry out basic finance tasks such as collecting payments, banking donations, ordering supplies, and processing invoices.
• Assist with meetings, training, events, and community engagement activities.
• Oversee volunteer tasks where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR.
• Support production of publicity materials and mailings.
• Fulfil other administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in reception or administration roles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent with IT systems and databases.
• Professional and approachable manner.

What We Offer

• Part‑time, 30‑hour role, Monday‑Friday.
• Temporary position at £13.69 per hour.
• Opportunity to contribute to a supportive and professional organisation.

Interested?

If you feel your experience matches this role, apply now by sending your CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.