Receptionist / Office Administrator (Temporary)

Planet Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are seeking a proactive Receptionist / Office Administrator to join a fast-growing Didcot-based team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls, messages, diary management and basic admin tasks.

This temporary role offers around 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential for permanent employment. The successful candidate will need excellent customer service, attention to detail, and IT-literate skills to support directors and office

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literate.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, take messages, book appointments and diary management for employees
• Keep and file departmental records (both paper and electronic).
• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the Directors and Office Manager.
• Stock control for the office i.e. stationary and other supplies.
• Booking meeting rooms, showing visitors and guests around the facility and ensuring good customer service at all times

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

High attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written comms

IT literate

Confident telephone manner

Multi-tasking & time management

Job description

Position;

Receptionist / Office Administrator

Location;

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary;

£13.00 - £13.50 per hour

About the role;

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in Didcot who are seeking a Receptionist / Office Administrator on a temporary basis (however should there could be an opportunity to go permanent). The successful candidate will be a pro-active team player who is able to use their own initiative along with being the main face of the business for visitors / guests.

Working hours

Working hours are between Monday to Friday around 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities;

• Answer calls, take messages, book appointments and diary management for employees
• Keep and file departmental records (both paper and electronic).
• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the Directors and Office Manager.
• Stock control for the office i.e. stationary and other supplies.
• Booking meeting rooms, showing visitors and guests around the facility and ensuring good customer service at all times

Essential experience;

• Exceptional customer service skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate
• Confident telephone manner
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively

Commutable locations;

Didcot, Wallingford, Abingdon, Harwell, Oxford,

Key words;

Administrator, Office Admin, Sales Administrator, Office Support, Receptionist

Equal Opportunities;

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position