Front of House Receptionist

Tate Recruitment; Theale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate Recruitment seeks an experienced Receptionist to cover an ongoing temporary role at Theale. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, answer calls, and keep the reception area tidy and welcoming.

The role involves coordinating post and couriers, arranging meetings and lunches, and providing admin support to the team. Start ASAP; parking on site and easy access by public transport.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge and demonstrable experience with MS Office suite-based software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner are essential.
• Well-presented with a friendly and professional approach.
• Good at problem solving with a
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable.
• Naturally organised with a high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player who provides solid support.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all visitors to the office, providing a professional service.
• Answering all incoming calls to the office.
• Maintain a clean and tidy reception area.
• Assist with printing, binding, and binding documents when needed.
• Book hotel accommodation for staff and arrange refreshments for events.
• Raising invoices and assisting with debt chasing where required.
• Assist the Admin team with ad-hoc tasks to promote a positive office culture.

Skills

MS Office suite

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organised

Self-motivated

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator (Temporary) Theale £13/£14 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to cover in an ongoing temporary role. This is a busy temporary role that will offer variety and the opportunity to work with a supportive team. You will be based on the reception desk.

Role

• First point of contact for all visitors to the office, providing an exceptional standard of service with a positive attitude.
• Answering all incoming calls to the office.
• Taking ownership of the reception area ensuring it is presented in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ordering lunches and providing refreshments for events or meetings.
• Deal with all incoming and outgoing post, booking couriers when needed.
• First Aider/Fire Warden - training will be provided.
• Scheduling reception rota for holiday/lunch cover.
• Effectively dealing with any office related questions/queries from colleagues and visitors to the office.
• Raising invoices and assisting with debt chasing, updating contact lists and directories.
• Printing and binding documents when needed.
• Booking hotel accommodation for staff
• Assist the Admin team with various ad-hoc tasks to promote a positive culture and well-presented office

Skills And Experience

• Proficient knowledge and demonstrable experience with all MS Office suite-based software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.
• Excellent communication skills & telephone manner.
• Well-presented with an exceptional friendly and professional approach.
• Good at problem solving with a 'get it done' attitude.
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable.
• Naturally organised with a high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player who provides solid support.

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. There is parking on site and easily accessible for public transport commutes.

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