Temp Admin Receptionist – Immediate Start in Edinburgh

Confidential; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Admin Receptionist for a busy organisation on a 6-week temporary placement with an immediate start. Pay is £13.00 per hour.

The role covers handling incoming calls, welcoming visitors, and performing general admin while keeping accurate records and supporting colleagues with day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be experienced, professional, and able to work effectively in a busy setting, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Immediately available to start.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming telephone calls and responding to general enquiries
• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional reception service
• Carrying out general administrative duties and maintaining accurate records
• Managing emails, correspondence and internal communications
• Supporting colleagues with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Updating databases, filing documents and maintaining organised records
• Providing excellent customer service to clients, visitors and colleagues

Skills

Telephone handling

Reception experience

Administrative tasks

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Admin Receptionist for a busy organisation on a 6-week temporary placement with an immediate start. Pay is £13.00 per hour.

The role covers handling incoming calls, welcoming visitors, and performing general admin while keeping accurate records and supporting colleagues with day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be experienced, professional, and able to work effectively in a busy setting, with proficiency in Microsoft