Receptionist – Corporate Support Service – #OR113188

Job Description

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a Receptionist to join its Corporate Support Service (People) based at County Hall, Ruthin. This is a temporary role paying £14.13–£18.29 per hour, starting 8 September 2026.

Reporting to the Service Improvement Manager, you will provide front-of-house reception and greeting duties alongside routine clerical, administrative, and financial support to customers, visitors, and staff. Day-to-day responsibilities include answering telephone and face-to-face enquiries, copy-typing and word-processing, maintaining manual and computerised records, sorting and distributing mail, organising meetings (room bookings, travel and accommodation), and managing office stationery stock.

Candidates must hold 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent) including Maths and English, and demonstrate strong IT skills across word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good numeracy, literacy, note-taking, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work constructively as part of a team and maintain confidentiality at all times. Welsh language skills are essential at Level 4 under Welsh Language Standards. Experience of working in an admin, clerical, or finance environment is required; experience within local government is desirable.

If you are a confident communicator with a flexible, customer-focused approach and the required Welsh language proficiency, please get in touch to express your interest.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.