Receptionist / Administrator (4–6 Week Temporary Contract)
Pay: £14.30 – £14.90 per hour, including holiday pay
Location: St Ives, Cornwall
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Approximately 4–6 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced administrator with excellent customer service and organisational skills? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in St Ives on a short-term basis, providing essential support during a period of transition.
Carrington Wood is working on behalf of their client to recruit a Receptionist / Administrator to provide continuity between a departing member of staff and the appointment of their permanent replacement.
This is a varied role combining reception, customer service, administration, meeting coordination and executive support.
What You'll Be Doing
- 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
- Handling confidential information appropriately and maintaining a high level of professionalism
What We're Looking For
- 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
Why You'll Love This Role
- £14.30 – £14.90 per hour, including holiday pay
- Immediate start available
- Approximately 4–6 weeks' work
- Varied role with a mixture of reception and administration
- Opportunity to provide valuable support during a period of transition
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Receptionist/ Administrator employer: Carrington Wood
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