Receptionist & Admin Coordinator (Purchasing)

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our Newcastle upon Tyne team. This full-time, permanent role is based in Newburn with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch, and an immediate start.

Salary is £26,436 per annum. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls, welcome guests and provide essential admin support across the business, including purchasing duties with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Professional, approachable and personable traits.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Able to build positive relationships across all levels.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Experience using Sage would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Welcoming visitors to site and ensuring a positive first impression.
• Offering refreshments and providing support for meetings and visitors.
• Managing stationery orders and maintaining office supplies.
• Providing general administrative support to various departments.
• Assisting with purchasing duties and supplier orders (training provided).
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administration tasks.

Skills

Professional communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Initiative

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our Newcastle upon Tyne team. This full-time, permanent role is based in Newburn with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch, and an immediate start.

Salary is £26,436 per annum. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls, welcome guests and provide essential admin support across the business, including purchasing duties with full training provided.