Receptionist London, England
Al Jazeera Media Network
Full Time
London, England
25000 - 27242 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Summary:
The Receptionist is responsible for facilitating administrative work for all staff within the region and for ensuring the general convenient setting of Reception area. The Receptionist will be the first point of contact between the public, guests, vendors and Al Jazeera in a particular bureau. As such the receptionist will always present a positive, professional and welcoming attitude.
Only candidates based in UK will be considered for this role.
6 months Fix Term Contract
Key Responsibilities:
The Receptionist is responsible for facilitating administrative work for all staff within the region and for ensuring the general convenient setting of Reception area. The Receptionist will be the first point of contact between the public, guests, vendors and Al Jazeera in a particular bureau. As such the receptionist will always present a positive, professional and welcoming attitude.
Only candidates based in UK will be considered for this role.
6 months Fix Term Contract
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform various administrative functions such as correspondence, receiving, screening, and directing general inquiries and issues to the appropriate person within the region.
- Manage departmental courier services.
- Sorting and distributing mail to the departmental personnel.
- Scheduling appointments/meetings and conference calls.
- Answer all incoming calls, transfer, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Note down contact details of visitors for future use.
- Receive all incoming documents and forward it to Department Secretary after recording in the register.
- Dispatch documents after recording with internal mailing system or with any other authorized parties.
- Ensure the neatness and convenience of the reception area.
- Monitor and control stationery and office stock supply.
- Responsible for preparing a "living manual"on basic AJ receptionist functions and update as often as it is changed.
- Cleaning kitchens and making sure the pantry is stocked.
- Assist in preparation for meetings, special events, kitchen/beverage maintenance and ordering office supplies.
- Prepare typed correspondence (letters, memos, labels, etc.) as requested and assist with mailings (labeling, stuffing envelopes)
The Person we are looking for should have:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a related field
- High School Diploma or higher
- Good knowledge in administrative work
- Good knowledge in telephone etiquette
Al Jazeera Media Network
www.aljazeera.com
Doha, Qatar
Tony Burman
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Broadcast Media
