Receptionist – Grade 3 (ID 03485) – Admin & Clerical
Order Number: OR113188
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 16:30
Contract: 5 Week Temporary Contract
Location: County Hall, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN, United Kingdom
Start Date: 08 September 2026
Rate: PAYE £14.13 per hour
We’re recruiting a Receptionist to provide front-line reception and clerical support within Council’s Corporate Support Services: People. This is a key administrative role, ideal for someone organised, customer-focused, and fluent in Welsh.
About the Role
As a Receptionist, you’ll provide greeting and reception duties, routine clerical and administrative support, and assist with office organisation to ensure smooth service delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertaking reception and greeting duties, answering routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries
- Providing clerical support including photocopying, filing, emailing, and completing routine forms
- Maintaining manual and computerised records and management information systems
- Undertaking copy-typing, word-processing, and IT-based tasks under supervision
- Sorting and distributing mail
- Organising meetings, including booking rooms and making travel/accommodation arrangements
- Assisting with office stationery supplies and stock room organisation
- Attending and participating in relevant meetings and training activities
- Providing cover for colleagues during absences
- Ensuring confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy are maintained at all times
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates with:
- 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant discipline (desirable)
- ECDL or equivalent (or commitment to gain within 18 months)
- Experience in admin/clerical/finance environments
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong IT skills (Word, spreadsheets, databases)
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively
- Strong communication skills (face-to-face, written, telephone, email)
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team
- Respect for confidentiality at all times
- Welsh language skills are essential – Level 4
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work in a front-line administrative role within local government
- Varied clerical and reception duties in a structured office environment
- Short-term contract ideal for gaining experience
- Competitive hourly rates
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
- Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:30, based at County Hall Ruthin
- Candidate Requirements:
- Eligible to work in the UK
- 3 Years References/Work History
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month
Pay: £14.13 per hour
Experience:
- receptionist: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
