Receptionist/Administrator

Seismic Limited; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for an initial 6-month contract in Wimborne. This role involves providing reception and administrative support to a team, including managing schedules and communication. Ideal candidates will have previous receptionist experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist and providing administrative support.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative attitude.
• Accurate data inputting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception assistance and administrative support.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and respond to routine questions.
• Maintain schedules and keep policy manuals up-to-date.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Data input accuracy

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Microsoft Office knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

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 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.