Temporary Administrator / Receptionist

Office Angels; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Aberdeen is recruiting a Temporary Administrator / Receptionist to support a busy professional organisation. The role blends front-of-house duties with administrative support, ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people while keeping office operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and capable of managing a busy workload in a fast-paced environment, with Monday-Friday hours on a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, receptionist, or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Positive, proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors and directing them appropriately.
• Answering and transferring incoming telephone calls.
• Managing mail, deliveries and couriers.
• Providing administrative support to the wider team.
• Maintaining records, databases and filing systems.
• Data entry and updating internal systems.
• Preparing documents, correspondence and reports.
• Scheduling meetings and assisting with diary management.
• Ordering office supplies and monitoring stock.
• Supporting day-to-day office operations.
• Assisting with ad hoc admin tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Temporary Administrator / Receptionist

Location: Aberdeen
Contract: Temporary Assignment (2-6 Weeks)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Administrator or Receptionist looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy and professional organisation in Aberdeen. This is a varied role that combines front-of-house responsibilities with administrative support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people while keeping office operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable, and confident managing a busy workload in a fast-paced office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors and directing them appropriately.
• Answering and transferring incoming telephone calls
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and couriers
• Providing administrative support to the wider team
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems
• Data entry and updating internal systems.
• Preparing documents, correspondence, and reports
• Scheduling meetings and assisting with diary management.
• Ordering office supplies and monitoring stock levels
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office
• Assisting with ad hoc administration tasks as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception, or customer-facing role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and friendly manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Positive, proactive, and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Temp with Office Angels?

Working as a temp is a fantastic way to explore different industries and roles while maintaining flexibility. As part of the Office Angels team, you'll enjoy:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after.
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes.
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice.
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
• Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather.
• Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress, and legal issues.
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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