Receptionist

Consilium Recruit; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Abingdon is seeking a Receptionist to provide a first-class guest experience for visitors. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing phone calls, maintaining the reception area, and ensuring security. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a dynamic and busy organisation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with visitors.
• Organisational skills for managing front office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors at the reception desk.
• Direct visitors to appropriate personnel or meeting locations.
• Answer and forward incoming phone calls.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable reception area.
• Control access to ensure security at the reception desk.
• Order front office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Coordinate internal meeting rooms and catering requests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Willingness to ensure positive experience

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre is focused on developing, maintaining and building upon the vital skills required by manufacturing graduates, technicians, engineers and managers to deliver the technologies that keep the Great British manufacturing industry globally competitive. Working in partnership with Consilium Recruit they are seeking a Receptionist. The purpose of the role is to be the first point of contact and provide first class guest experience to any visitors.

The Role

The Receptionist will be responsible for:

• Greet and welcome visitors as soon as they arrive at the reception desk and offer a farewell to guests on departure.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate personnel or meeting location.
• Answer and forward incoming phone calls.
• Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and presentable.
• Maintaining security by controlling access via the reception desk.
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock.
• Co-ordinate internal meeting rooms & catering requests via room booking system.

The Person

The successful candidate for the Receptionist will possess:

• Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure guests have a positive experience.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to use own initiative to provide solutions to any potential issues.
• Previous experience working for a dynamic and busy organisation.

To apply for the Receptionist position please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Rebecca Gibbs.