Receptionist/ Administrator

Carrington Wood; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Short-term contract (4–6 weeks)

Job summary

Carrington Wood is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator for a short-term contract in St Ives. The role combines reception, admin, and executive support, starting ASAP and lasting approximately 4–6 weeks.

You’ll welcome visitors, manage enquiries, and provide essential support during a period of transition. Ideal candidates will have admin, reception or customer service experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within administration, reception, customer service or a similar office-based role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, email and general IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach.
• Availability to start at short notice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional reception service.
• Managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and professionally.
• Providing general administrative support, including post, filing, records and office supplies.
• Supporting diary management, appointments and the organisation of meetings.
• Preparing and distributing meeting papers, agendas, reports and other documentation.
• Maintaining accurate databases and administrative records.
• Supporting communications, including website updates, newsletters and notices.
• Assisting with events, consultations and wider engagement activities.
• Providing general administrative and executive support to senior members of the team.

Skills

Administration

Reception

Customer service

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator (4–6 Week Temporary Contract)

Pay: £14.30 – £14.90 per hour, including holiday pay

Location: St Ives, Cornwall

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Approximately 4–6 weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent customer service and organisational skills? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in St Ives on a short-term basis, providing essential support during a period of transition.

Carrington Wood is working on behalf of their client to recruit a Receptionist / Administrator to provide continuity between a departing member of staff and the appointment of their permanent replacement.

This is a varied role combining reception, customer service, administration, meeting coordination and executive support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional reception service
• Managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and professionally
• Providing general administrative support, including post, filing, records and office supplies
• Supporting diary management, appointments and the organisation of meetings
• Preparing and distributing meeting papers, agendas, reports and other documentation
• Maintaining accurate databases and administrative records
• Supporting communications, including website updates, newsletters and notices
• Assisting with events, consultations and wider engagement activities
• Providing general administrative and executive support to senior members of the team
• Handling confidential information appropriately and maintaining a high level of professionalism

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within administration, reception, customer service or a similar office-based role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office, email and general IT systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach
• Availability to start at short notice is essential

Why You'll Love This Role

• £14.30 – £14.90 per hour, including holiday pay
• Immediate start available
• Approximately 4–6 weeks' work
• Varied role with a mixture of reception and administration
• Opportunity to provide valuable support during a period of transition