Receptionist – Temporary

Working on behalf of a dynamic international group who are a forward-thinking and highly skilled company, we are looking for an experienced Receptionist to be the welcoming face of their organisation.

The Receptionist/Administrator is a key member of the Business Administration function for this local organisation as they provide a friendly and professional reception service for their UK offices.

Due to the urgent nature of this role only candidates who are immediately available for temporary/interim contracts should apply.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Answering incoming telephone calls and forward calls to appropriate personnel, including taking messages for other staff
• Welcoming on-site visitors
• Monitoring visitor access and issues visitor passes
• Organising lunch for clients/meetings, including setting up tea/coffee and refreshments
• Monitoring and order all refreshments stocks including milk delivery
• Receiving deliveries from Couriers and distributing accordingly
• Management of the incoming and outgoing post process
• Photocopying and collating papers and mailings
• Ordering stationery and other sundry items and monitor stocks of basic items
• Diary management of all meeting rooms
• Arranging courier collections
• Ensuring the recycling bins are emptied on a regular basis
• Liaising with the cleaning company and waste disposal companies
• Arranging repairs to faulty office equipment/building
• Ensuring all building equipment is serviced on time i.e.: fire alarm/ fire extinguishers etc.
• Organizing inductions for new starters
• Booking gym classes
• Ensuring legionella testing on done on a monthly basis for all buildings
• Ensuring covid measures are in place / wipes/ sanitizers etc.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience working as a receptionist is required
• Professional telephone manner
• Friendly and helpful personality
• Positive, “can-do” approach with the ability to work without supervision

Hours:

• Full Time Hours based on a 40-hour working week

Salary and benefits:

• £9.50 – £10.00 per hour
• Car parking available on site