Receptionist/ Administrator

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

📩 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