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Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant

Job in Paignton, Devon, TQ3, England, UK
Listing for: Torbay Pharmaceuticals Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Company Description

About Torbay Pharmaceuticals

At TP we have our own special kind of chemistry. Our heritage spans over 50 years with a track record of manufacturing essential medicines across the UK and beyond. With backing from an investment partner, we are now forging a new path in the private sector.

We are a growing and ambitious business and with this comes opportunities for our people. At TP, we are going places. A career with us means a career helping save lives. We bring skills of all levels and experiences together; not all of our people begin their working lives in pharma.

Together we can make lives better.

Position

About the Role

Torbay Pharma are currently seeking a confident and proactive Receptionist to join our admin team based in Paignton on a full-time permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who is customer-focused with great interpersonal skills to join a growing business. While previous experience in a similar role is preferred, training will be provided.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

What can you expect in a Receptionist role at TP?

  • Acting as the first point of contact for visitors to Torbay Pharmaceuticals
  • Managing the visitors log and issuing of visitor passes
  • Answering, screening, and forwarding incoming calls while providing basic information when required
  • Responsibility for keeping reception and waiting area neat and tidy
  • Receiving and sorting daily mail/deliveries/couriers
  • Updating appointment calendars and scheduling meetings/appointments
  • Ensuring that travel and accommodation is arranged to provide value for money for Torbay Pharmaceutical colleagues for customer visits, sales conferences, supplier audits, and training courses/seminars
  • Planning and arranging Torbay Pharmaceuticals courses/meetings (including refreshments where required) at venues both internal and external with consideration to value for money, accessibility, etc.
  • Assisting in various administration duties for other departments
  • Ensuring workload is managed effectively and tasks are prioritized appropriately
  • Requirements

    What are we looking for?

  • IT skills including Microsoft Office programs
  • Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
  • Experience in liaising and communicating with colleagues and outside customers and suppliers at all levels
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal; with the ability to adapt style as appropriate
  • Organization, planning, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, sharing skills and learning as appropriate
  • Awareness of own limitations and seek help or support as appropriate
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