Receptionist/Administrator

Seismic Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK staffing agency is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract in Wimborne. The ideal candidate will provide reception assistance and administrative support, ensuring smooth operations for a globally renowned company. Flexibility with hours is offered, and there are opportunities for contract extension. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and previous experience in a similar role. Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a receptionist and providing administrative support.
• Friendly, confident communicator with a collaborative attitude.
• Accurate data inputting and eye for detail.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception assistance and administrative support.
• Maintain vacation schedule and master schedule.
• Type and distribute memos, meeting minutes, and presentations.
• Facilitate travel arrangements and assist in payments.

Skills

Reception duties

Administrative support

Data inputting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Receptionist (Administrative Assistant)

Wimborne (BH21)

Initial 6 month contract possibility to become permanent for the right person!

39 hours a week with an early finish on a Friday!

07 50 Monday to Thursday, 07 00 on a Friday (some flexibility around start/finish times)

Up to £15.75 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £21.38 - depending on experience

Do you have experience of reception and administration duties? Can you type and distribute memos, meeting minutes and presentations for staff? Would you like to work at a globally renowned Fortune 100 company? If yes, this could be the opportunity you ve been looking for

Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of mining and construction products. They are looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join the team on an initial 6 month contract which has the possibility to become permanent for the right person!

What will the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant do?

• Be based in reception; providing reception assistance, administrative support and coordination activities for a team of people (including administrative support to vice president level positions)
• Answer the telephone, take messages and answer routine questions
• Maintain vacation schedule and master schedule of whereabouts for staff
• Maintain master copies of organizational policy and procedure manuals and keep them up-to-date. You ll also Keep current spreadsheets up to date with accurate data
• Type and distribute memos, meeting minutes and presentations for staff
• Facilitate domestic and international travel arrangements; assist in payments, expense processing, and charge card reconciliation

What skills and experience does the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant need?

• Previous experience working as a receptionist and providing administrative support
• A friendly, confident communicator (both written and verbal) with a collaborative attitude
• Accurate data inputting and an eye for detail for carrying out office administrative tasks
• Used to solving problems and putting corrective actions in place to stop them recurring
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach personality will go a long way!
• Competent PC user with basic Microsoft Office knowledge (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel)

If you re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.