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Wood is currently looking for a Receptionist to provide a high quality front of house service to staff and visitors. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday working in our Reading office.

• To welcome and check-in all visitors to the Reading office
• Issuing security passes and providing Health and Safety information
• Answering internal and external calls in a professional and courteous manner
• To assist staff and visitors with any requests/queries
• Arrange couriers via DHL Order stationery and sundries
• Logging of equipment and stock control of stationery Arrange transport as required for visitors and staff
• Purchasing and reconciliation of invoices
• Recording of IT Peripherals
• Maintain the reception area to a high standard of presentation

• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Commutable Location; with links to the bus, rail and motorway networks we are in an ideal location for commuting to work. With the addition of an on-site canteen and gym we can provide a healthy and convenient place to work

• Experience in an office environment, or previous experience as a receptionist would be advantageous
• Reliability, efficiency and adaptability
• Excellent telephone manner and friendly customer service skills
• Professional and understanding approach to the multi-cultural environment
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Self-starter / pro-active approach with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in team situations with multiple priority management responsibility and ownership of their work
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required