Temp Receptionist & Admin — 4–6 Week Contract (Immediate Start)

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

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.