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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
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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
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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
Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Receptionist / Administrator opportunity in St Ives. Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon, and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Administration, HR, Customer Service, and Business Development on both a temporary and permanent basis.
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