Receptionist

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience within Local Government in a fast-paced, public-facing role?
We have an opening for a Receptionist to join our client, Warwickshire County Council.

Job Title: Receptionist
Pay Rate: £13.26ph
Duration: Temporary for up to 12 weeks
Company: Warwickshire County Council
Hours: Full time
Location: Myton Park, Warwick & Saltway Centre, Stratford
Start Date: Week commencing 27th April

What does the job entail?

On behalf of Warwickshire County Council, Pertemps Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to support services across Warwick and Stratford Family Help teams.
This is a busy, front-facing role primarily based at Myton Park reception, with additional support required at the Saltway Centre in Stratford. You will be the first point of contact for members of the public, ensuring a professional and efficient service while supporting wider administrative functions.
Calls will be handled by the Pears Centre team; however, the day-to-day workload and responsibilities will sit within the Stratford and Warwick team.

You will achieve this by:

• Managing a busy front-of-house reception, dealing with members of the public
• Handling inboxes and supporting workflow management
• Responding to data queries and updating systems
• Managing complaints portals and escalating where necessary
• Supporting health assessment administration
• Providing general business support across the team

Working Pattern:
Myton Park, Warwick: Wednesdays & Fridays
Saltway Centre, Stratford: One additional day per week
Working hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

• Previous experience in a reception or customer-facing role
• Confident dealing with the general public in a busy environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Good IT skills, including inbox and data management

About us and our client
As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining one of the UK's largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies. Our partnership approach ensures you feel valued and supported throughout your assignment.

Warwickshire County Council is a forward-thinking Local Authority committed to delivering high-quality services.
You can expect to be part of a team that is:

• High performing
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Accountable
• Trustworthy