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Receptionist/Administrator

Description:
Job Title: Receptionist/Administrator
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
 
Are you an organised, professional and people‑focused individual looking for your next move? We’re supporting a well‑established, award‑winning specialist services organisation based in Gateshead who are seeking a confident Receptionist/Administrator to join their fast‑paced head office team.
 
Working within a friendly, busy environment, you’ll act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers while also providing vital administrative support across several business functions.
 
The Role – Receptionist/Administrator
As the Receptionist/Administrator, you will deliver a smooth and professional front‑of‑house experience, alongside ensuring office administration is accurate, well‑organised and completed to a high standard.
 
  • Front-of-House / Reception Duties
  • Greeting visitors and clients, ensuring they receive a warm, professional welcome
  • Managing the reception area and maintaining a tidy, organised front‑of‑house environment
  • Handling incoming calls, redirecting queries and taking accurate messages
  • Monitoring the reception inbox and responding to general enquiries
  • Receiving, signing for and distributing incoming post and deliveries
  • Supporting general office duties
  • Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintaining CRM databases
  • Updating internal logs, trackers and spreadsheets
  • General administration duties, including stock and audit support
  • Accurate data entry using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
 
About You
We’re looking for a Receptionist/Administrator who is:
  • Confident, professional, and comfortable dealing with people at all levels
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
  • A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Self‑motivated, proactive and reliable
 
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about this Receptionist/Administrator role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.
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Reference Number: 609
Role: Administrators
Location: Gateshead
Posted Date: 30 Mar 2026
Company: 436
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum

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