Receptionist/Administrator

Adecco; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a temporary Receptionist/Administrator in Carlisle until May 2026. This full-time role involves administrative tasks, such as greeting visitors, answering calls, and supporting the admin team. Candidates should have recent admin experience and excellent communication skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with various schedule options.

Qualifications

• Recent administration experience required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Organised with strong attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional service at the reception.
• Handle and transfer telephone calls while managing inquiries.
• Support the administration team with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills in MS Applications

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator, Carlisle.£13.00- £14.00 per hour depending on experience.

We are looking for a temporary candidate to work for our client based in Carlisle. The role is a fixed term position till the end of May 2026, working 35 hours a week over Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 16.30pm or 9.00am -17.00pm.

Duties

Meeting & greeting staff & visitors been the first point of contact providing a welcoming & professional service.
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls and take messages.
Deal proactively with enquiries received into shared inboxes responding in a timely and efficient manner.
Update Reception noticeboards, signage and user guides.
To work as part of an administration team supporting all aspects of administrative duties
Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and parcels
Monitor stationery, kitchen and office supplies and raise requisitions as necessary to maintain ad[1]equate stock levels,
Raise purchase requisitions as required by Operational and Management teams,
Provide word processing support for documents, letters, reports, presentations,
Maintain filing systems, both electronic and paper systems
Ensure administrative processes around new staff and inductions
Assist in the planning and preparation of events, visits and conferences,
Minute taking, managing a schedule of speakers and presenters, and preparing agendas for regu[1]lar team research meetings,
Experience required

Recent administration experience
Excellent communication skills
Good computer skills in MS Applications
Organised with excellent attention to detail If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please call us on (phone number removed) and email your up to date CV

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Location:

Carlisle, Cumbria

Posted:

Jul 22nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 22nd 2025

Sector:

Administration

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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