Receptionist and Administration Assistant

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  • Negotiable
  • Edgbaston, West Midlands

Receptionist and Administration Assistant - Edgbaston - Onsite

Are you available in January and keen on taking a short term role while the market is quiet. My client has a great opportunity for a professional Receptionist and Administration Assistant to start on the 5th of January.


Job Purpose

This is a key front-of-house and office support role, perfect for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, professional environment. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, creating a welcoming and confident first impression, while also providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the wider team.

You'll work closely with senior colleagues, keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, and play an important part in how the office looks, feels, and functions every day.


Key Objectives

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues

  • Deliver a professional, efficient, and welcoming reception service

  • Provide reliable administrative and secretarial support to the wider team

  • Support clear and effective internal and external communication


Key Responsibilities

Reception and Front-of-House

  • Welcome visitors professionally, including arranging refreshments and lunches as required

  • Ensure reception and meeting areas are tidy, well-presented, and fully prepared

  • Manage incoming calls, identify the appropriate contact, take accurate messages, and relay information promptly

Meeting and Diary Management

  • Coordinate and allocate meeting rooms, ensuring all attendees are informed in a timely manner

  • Provide diary management support where required

Administrative and Secretarial Support

  • Provide accurate copy typing and general administrative support to the team

  • Assist the Senior Executive Secretary and Executive Secretary with delegated tasks

  • Support the day-to-day management of archive enquiries, including retrieving and filing documents

  • Assist with scanning documents and maintaining document management and housekeeping databases

  • Ensure legal documents are scanned, stored, and retained in line with company and regulatory requirements

  • General
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties necessary for the effective operation of the office

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Paul Steele
Paul Steele Business Director

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