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Temporary Receptionist​/Admin Assistant

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: Office Angels
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13 - 13.5 GBP Hourly GBP 13.00 13.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TITLE:

Temporary Receptionist/ Administration Assistant - Immediate Start

LOCATION:

Plymouth

HOURLY RATE: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am till 4:30pm

BENEFITS:
We would love for you to join us as a temporary candidate. Temping for Office Angels comes with some great perks including…

Weekly pay
Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a well-being hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
Direct access to Able Futures - Mental health support for people in work
Eye Care Vouchers
Pension Scheme
Regular pay reviews
Temporary candidate of the month award
Temporary candidate lunches/treats
Online time sheets
A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well organised Receptionist/ Admin Assistant to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is an important role as you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, face to face and over the telephone. This is a temporary role starting immediately for 2 weeks initially therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the duration of the role.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have a ENHANCED DBS Check on the updating system to apply for this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answering calls and taking messages
Meeting and greeting visitors, students and parents
Inputting data into the school system and spreadsheets
Distributing post to correct staff members
Assisting parents and careers with queries
Booking meetings and diary management
Filing, scanning, and archiving

The successful candidate must have prior receptionist or administration skills, ideally within an educational setting as you will be required to have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. You will need to be computer literate along with having a confident and polite telephone manner, high attention to detail and strong communication skills.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is starting immediately so please don't delay applying. You can apply online or send your CV to (url removed) , alternatively you can contact the Michelle on (phone number removed).

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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