Temporary Administrator / Receptionist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Temporary Administrator/Receptionist for a busy organisation in Aberdeen. This full-time role combines front-of-house duties with administrative support and offers a 2–6 week temporary assignment with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and capable of handling a busy workload in a fast-paced office environment, providing excellence in visitor reception, phone handling and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly manner and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Answer and transfer incoming calls.
• Manage mail, deliveries and couriers.
• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Maintain records, databases and filing systems.
• Data entry and updating internal systems.
• Prepare documents and reports.
• Schedule meetings and diary management.
• Order office supplies and monitor stock.

Skills

Admin experience

Receptionist

MS Office

Communication

Organised

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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.

If you're available immediately and have previous administration or reception experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Temp with Office Angels?

• 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.

We are proud to say our consultants are experts in recruitment and are more than happy to discuss the benefits in more detail; please contact your local Office Angels branch for further information.

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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