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About The Role
Based in Partick, this temporary Administrator - Reception position supports a respected Glasgow higher education institution, paying £13.53 per hour. Working Monday to Friday on a weekly rotation between 8:00am–4:00pm and 10:00am–6:00pm, the contract begins 14 September and lasts up to twelve weeks. You will serve as the first point of contact, delivering a welcoming, professional service to visitors and staff. Responsibilities include handling enquiries, managing correspondence, and supporting daily operations with precise administrative tasks. Candidates need strong organisational abilities, clear communication skills, and a customer-focused manner. Prior experience in a similar reception or administrative capacity is essential to succeed in this role.
Administrator – Glasgow West End
- Hourly Rate: £13.53
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm and 10:00am–6:00pm on a weekly rotation
- Contract Duration: Temporary position | Starting 14 September | Up to 12 weeks
Our client, a highly respected Higher Education institution based in Glasgow, is seeking an experienced Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an efficient, professional and welcoming reception and administrative service, supporting the day-to-day operation of the centre.
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You will act as a key point of contact for staff, students, visitors, contractors and members of the public, ensuring enquiries are dealt with promptly and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for staff, students, visitors, contractors and members of the public, both in person, by telephone and via email
- Respond to a wide range of enquiries, resolving issues independently wherever possible and escalating when required
- Ensure the reception area, atrium and meeting rooms are maintained to a clean, tidy and welcoming standard
- Provide administrative and organisational support for a wide range of events and festivals
- Monitor event and room bookings, maintaining the events calendar and managing last-minute changes and requests to minimise potential clashes
- Manage a secure access control system supporting more than 1,000 users, as well as visitor access cards
- Administer the smart locker system, comprising more than 600 lockers, providing advice and guidance to users
- Maintain and update a database of approximately 550 building residents
- Produce, update and monitor content displayed across the centre's digital signage network
- Raise requisitions for general supplies, goods and services, ensuring all associated paperwork is accurately reconciled
- Provide short-term cover for the Stores Reception as required
- Undertake other administrative and operational duties as required
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Skills and Experience
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Can Demonstrate
- Previous experience in a similar administrative or reception-based role
- Excellent administration and customer service skills
- Strong computer literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, approachable manner
- The ability to work flexibly and effectively under pressure
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team
- A proactive approach, with the initiative to resolve queries and manage competing priorities
Apply Now
If you have the relevant administration and customer service experience and are available for this temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this position.
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