Receptionist (Immediate Joining)

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the school. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding support to students, parents, and staff. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, maintaining visitor databases, and ensuring a positive service experience. A diploma or bachelor's degree is preferred, along with at least one year of customer service experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a receptionist or in a customer service role.
• Able to operate in a diverse environment.
• Proficient in secretarial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide key information and ensure quality customer service.
• Respond courteously to calls and direct them appropriately.
• Maintain a visitor database for lead generation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Excellent communication skills

Proficient secretarial skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and approachable Front of House Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our school and provide outstanding support to staff, students and the wider community.

Job Purpose: As the first contact person to the school, the receptionist ensures positive customers satisfaction during all interactions with existing and potential parents, visitors, staff and student.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of information within the category requested (location, curriculum, admission procedure – including the booking of tours, tour information, administration, structure etc..) to ensure the delivery of a quality customer service experience to all callers or visitors to the school.
• Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and be able to direct calls to appropriate school personnel as part of the customer service provision for the school.
• Relate courteously with visitors and provide the appropriate welcome to the school to ensure a positive customer service experience.
• Maintain a caller and visitor database to track volumes on a monthly basis and act as a source of marketing for lead generation.
• Complete administration and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the broader Front of House team to achieve their objectives.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Expected Qualifications:

• Diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Expected Experience:

• A minimum one year experience working as a receptionist or in a customer service focused role.
• Interpersonal skills, able to operate in a diverse environment.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand.
• Proficient secretarial and computer skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office an advantage.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.