Maternity Cover-Temporary Receptionist Administrator

Maternity Cover-Temporary Receptionist Administrator, Dublin 3, VAC-12010

📍 Dublin 3 | 💼 Office-Based | Immediate Start
⏳ Contract until December 2025 | 🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
💰 Salary: €30,000 – €35,000 (pro rata)

Are you an experienced corporate receptionist looking to rejoin the workforce?

We’re recruiting for a professional and reliable Receptionist/Administrator to support a corporate office in Dublin 3 on a maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in a legal, architectural, or engineering firm and is confident managing a busy front desk while handling a high volume of administrative tasks.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of the office, providing excellent first impressions to visitors, and ensuring accuracy in document preparation and scheduling. If you’re organised, approachable, and enjoy working in a structured environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Key Details

• Job Title: Temporary Receptionist / Administrator (Maternity Cover)
• Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Dublin 3
• Contract Type: Temporary (Immediate Start – December 2025)
• Salary: €30,000 – €35,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)
• Work Environment: Office-based

💡 This role is best suited to applicants living on Dublin’s Northside (e.g., Marino, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, North Quays, etc.) due to the location and commuting logistics. Candidates based in these areas may find the journey more manageable.

🧾 Key Responsibilities

• Front Desk Management: Greet visitors, manage incoming calls, transfer calls, and take accurate messages.
• Document Preparation: Produce formal letters, reports, and correspondence to a high standard.
• Microsoft Office Administration: Use Word, Excel, and Outlook for scheduling, communication, and formatting.
• Meeting Room Bookings: Coordinate meeting room use and maintain schedules.
• Mail & Courier Services: Manage incoming/outgoing post and arrange couriers as needed.
• General Admin Duties: Scanning, filing, archiving, and supporting colleagues as required.

✅ Essential Requirements

• 3–4 years’ experience as a corporate receptionist or administrator, ideally in a professional services environment (legal, architectural, or engineering).
• Strong typing skills (minimum 50 words per minute) with excellent accuracy and formatting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluent English – both written and spoken – with strong grammar and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.

🌟 Desirable Skills

• Experience returning to work after a career break.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Familiarity with office procedures in a corporate setting.

💡 Application Eligibility

To be considered for this position, applicants must currently reside in Ireland, have recent and relevant experience, and hold full legal permission to work in Ireland. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress applications that do not meet these essential criteria.

📩 Apply Today

If you’re looking for a structured, full-time role in a professional office environment, and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to submit your CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted promptly for screening and interview arrangements.