Job description
Benefits
We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;
- A salary ranging between £27,000 and £30,000 ( depending on experience) per annum, 28 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension & free lunches on site
- The option to buy additional holidays – supporting your way of life
- Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
- Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support – the wellbeing of our teams is key
- A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail – reducing your shopping bills
- A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
- Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out – we want our teams to enjoy life
- A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
- 2 days paid leave for charity work – the community is at the heart of everything we do
- Pro rata, incl. bank holidays
Job Description
Duties of a Receptionist:
- Welcome, meet & greet all guests and visitors to the reception area
- Greet internal and external clients with a smile, acknowledging them promptly, using the agreed welcome and their name once established
- Assist guests to the required destination, ensuring smooth transitions between team members at each stage of their journey
- Aim to provide an update to any visitors waiting for verification in reception every five minutes
- Proactively deal with inquiries and requests in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional manner
- Continually develop client knowledge and share that information with the team
- Maintain the necessary awareness of building/office facilities to advise and direct guests appropriately
- Answer calls as per the required standards and deliver messages in a timely manner
- Liaise with couriers and contractors
- Being the first point of contact for all staff and visitors, assisting as and when needed
- Maintain a ‘One Team Approach’ with other service providers communicating accordingly as and when needed
- Assist with any ad hoc duties as required
- Communicate effectively with peers and the management team, displaying accuracy and attention to detail both in verbal and written communication
- Maintain a strong awareness of business activity and communicate all updates with your team members.
- Communicate effectively with all service partners
- Provide assistance according to business needs e.g. lunch cover annual leave cover etc
- Support the training of new team members ensuring they are provided with all the information required in order to carry out the role
- Take part in the cross-training program which covers all areas of the department, when available.
- Help deliver the company and our client’s CSR strategy, with a strong focus on sustainability.
Working Pattern: 40 Hours/ Monday to Friday
Skills and Experience
The experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future Receptionist include:
- Professional and well-presented with integrity and a positive and can-do attitude.
- A multitasker with a sense of urgency.
- Able to work quickly whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Approachable and helpful with excellent communication skills.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional service and take responsibility for your contribution to the team.
- A flexible approach.
- Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing requirements of the job
- Positive, polite and realistic
- Must be friendly, a great team player, an excellent communicator, fun, enthusiastic, and professional at all times
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Computer literacy is a must
- Enthusiasm for the industry and passion for customer service
- You will be a driven self-starter who will relish this challenge
Receptionist salary: Between £27,000 to £30.000 ( Depending on experience)