Office Administrator / Receptionist


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£13 to £13.50 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barry, CF63 4RW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A Not-for-Profit organisation based in Barry.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Office Administrator to join a busy and supportive organisation on a full-time, office-based basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in providing high-quality support across the business. Working as part of the administration team, you will provide day-to-day office support while assisting senior leaders with a range of administrative duties. This is a fast-paced and varied position where no two days are the same. This role is expected to last 5 weeks, with an immediate start available for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Providing administrative support to the Chief Officer, Senior Managers and wider administration team

Managing reception enquiries and welcoming visitors

Answering and directing telephone calls, ensuring enquiries are dealt with efficiently

Signposting visitors and callers to the appropriate departments or contacts

Opening, date-stamping and distributing incoming post

Franking and processing outgoing mail

Maintaining accurate records and filing systems

Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office

Assisting with general administrative duties and ad hoc tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous administration or office support experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

A professional and friendly approach to customer service

The ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

What you'll get in return

Immediate start opportunity

Hourly rate of £13.50 per hour

Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern

Supportive and welcoming team environment

Valuable experience within a varied administrative role

If you're an organised and proactive administrator available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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