Job Title: Receptionist/Administrator
Location: Gateshead
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.