Temporary Receptionist/Administrator

Confidential; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme option

28 days annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Assistance programme

Job summary

Office Angels in Glasgow seeks a temporary receptionist/administrator to support front-of-house operations and provide essential administrative assistance across the business. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:30, with occasional weekend shifts and weekly pay.

You will greet visitors, handle calls and emails, manage meeting room bookings, and perform general admin tasks. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative, and proficient in MS Office, able to multitask in a fast-paced corporate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception or administrative role within a professional setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and clients professionally, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house experience.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and emails efficiently.
• Manage visitor logs, issue passes, and maintain security protocols.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared and presentable.
• Provide general administrative assistance including data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Support internal teams with scheduling, correspondence, and ad hoc tasks.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier services.
• Maintain office supplies and liaise with vendors as needed.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Opportunity: Temporary Receptionist/Administrator
Location: Glasgow
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: 8 AM- 5.30 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends
Pay rate: 13.50 per hour.

Are you an organised, approachable, and detail-oriented individual looking to contribute to a dynamic corporate environment? Our client is seeking a temporary administrator/receptionist to support their front-of-house operations while providing essential administrative assistance across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception Duties:

• Greet visitors and clients professionally, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house experience.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and emails in efficiently.
• Manage visitor logs, issue passes, and maintain security protocols.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared and presentable.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative assistance including data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Support internal teams with scheduling, correspondence, and ad hoc tasks.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier services.
• Maintain office supplies and liaise with vendors as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a reception or administrative role within a professional setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality service.

Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant personally, it is not always possible and sadly we cannot provide individual feedback.

Benefits:

• 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.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Office Angels who are operating as an employment agency. Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.