Receptionist/Administrator

Seismic Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Receptionist (Administrative Assistant) in Wimborne. This role involves providing reception assistance and administrative support, with a focus on communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have prior experience in reception and office administration, with competence in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive PAYE hourly rate of up to £15.75 and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension contribution

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience of reception and administration duties is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry are critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception assistance and administrative support.
• Answer telephone calls and routine queries.
• Maintain vacation schedule and organizational policies.

Skills

Previous experience working as a receptionist

Friendly, confident communication skills

Accurate data entry and attention to detail

Problem-solving capabilities

Flexible and adaptable personality

Basic Microsoft Office knowledge

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 – 16:50 Monday to Thursday, 07:50 – 13:00 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

A worldwide manufacturer of mining and construction products.

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; 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.