Receptionist / Administrator

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrator in Wandsworth. The role includes front-of-house duties, managing calls, and supporting the sales team with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, good numeracy, and be proficient in Microsoft Word. Opportunities for career development into a logistics role may be available based on performance. A positive attitude and professionalism are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide front‑of‑house service, including greeting customers.
• Manage incoming calls and operate the switchboard.
• Assist Sales Team with enquiries and administrative support.
• Support teams across the business with tasks as needed.
• Assist Directors with correspondence and ad-hoc tasks.
• Oversee office deliveries with accurate logging.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Positive attitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong ICT abilities

Courteous telephone manner

High level of professionalism

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Strong team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator

Location: Wandsworth

Hours

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Office Based
• Salary: £26,500 per annum

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Providing a professional front‑of‑house service, including meeting and greeting customers and visitors.
• Managing incoming telephone calls and operating the switchboard efficiently.
• Assisting the Technical and Trade Counter Sales Team with enquiries, quotations, and general administrative support.
• Supporting wider teams across the business with administrative tasks as needed.
• Assisting Directors with applications, correspondence, and ad‑hoc tasks.
• Managing and overseeing deliveries to the office, ensuring accurate logging and communication.

Skills & Experience Required

• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
• A positive attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ICT abilities, including confident use of Microsoft Word, email, and internet applications.
• A courteous, calm, and efficient telephone manner.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to show initiative.
• A strong team player, able to support multiple colleagues across departments.

Career Development

There is potential for the successful candidate to progress into a Logistics role, depending on performance and suitability.

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