Part-Time Receptionist

Weston Homes Plc; Takeley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Life Insurance

Gym access

Training & development

Job summary

Weston Group PLC in Essex is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to be the heartbeat of Weston Business Centre. You will greet clients and guests, answer calls, and create a first-class experience from the moment someone walks through our doors.

The successful candidate will manage the switchboard, maintain reception and lounge areas, oversee meeting room diaries and hospitality billing, and support marketing efforts to promote our services to potential clients.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Customer-focused attitude with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients and visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage the switchboard and capture messages accurately.
• Maintain a pristine reception and lounge area reflecting high standards.
• Oversee meeting room diaries, hospitality billing and admin tasks.
• Act as an ambassador for the centre, promoting services to potential clients.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Organization

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A little bit about the role...

Hours: Monday – Friday | 12:30pm – 5pm

Are you a naturally welcoming person who thrives in a professional environment? We are looking for a Part-Time Receptionist to be the heartbeat of our Weston Business Centre. As the first point of contact for our clients and their guests, you won’t just be answering phones you’ll be creating a first-class experience from the moment someone walks through our doors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Your Impact:

• The Welcome: Meet and greet clients and visitors with warmth and professionalism.

• The Hub: Manage the switchboard, directing calls and capturing messages with precision.

• The Space: Maintain an impeccable reception and lounge area that reflects our high standards.

• The Logistics: Oversee meeting room diaries, hospitality billing and administrative essentials.

• The Growth: Act as an ambassador for the centre, assisting with marketing and promoting our services to potential clients.

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbally
• Good computer literacy skills
• Strong organisation skills and able to prioritise tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with stakeholders at all levels

What we will offer you...

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

Finally, a little bit about us...

Weston Business Centres have two modern, state of the art fully serviced facilities in prime locations in Essex. Our passion is to create an ideal environment for small businesses to flourish. We work collaboratively and ensure we’re always striving for excellence for our customers.

We’re part of the Weston Group PLC, who have been established for over 37 years with five successful subsidiary companies, with over 360 employees we’re proud to say our people are our greatest asset – we build careers for life.