Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Salary: 12.96 per hour
Contract: Temporary - immediate start
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Dover

Role Overview

The role will provide a professional and welcoming reception service alongside administrative support to the HR team. The role will involve a mix of front-of-house reception, general administration and HR administration, supporting the day-to-day running of the HR function and providing a high level of customer service to employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the reception area and switchboard, answering and transferring calls professionally.
• Greet and assist visitors, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and general correspondence.
• Create and issue employee/visitor ID badges.
• Provide general administrative support to managers, colleagues, and the wider HR team.
• Support HR administration, including maintaining records, data input, scanning, filing, mail merges and preparing reports.
• Handle information accurately and confidentially, with good attention to detail.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception is a must, administration or HR administration role is desirable.
• Experience working in a busy office environment and dealing with a range of internal and external contacts.
• Previous experience supporting HR processes or maintaining employee records would be advantageous.
• Good general computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and navigate internal systems quickly.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

Working hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm

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