Receptionist

Hill Group UK; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private healthcare

Hill Incentive scheme

Volunteer days

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive team culture

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff. The role combines front-of-house duties with general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations in the office.

The position is descriptive of a welcoming, well-organised individual who can handle multiple tasks, manage calls, and coordinate meeting rooms while upholding Hill Group UK's standards and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organised with good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to manage several tasks and requests at the same time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Reception & Front of House: Greet visitors, staff and contractors professionally.
• Notify staff when visitors arrive and sign them in/out.
• Provide refreshments and make drinks for meetings.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming reception area.
• Answer and transfer calls via the switchboard; handle enquiries.
• Receive deliveries and route to the correct person/department.
• Liaise with engineers for photocopier/printer maintenance.
• Admin tasks: monitor inboxes and assist team.
• Book meeting rooms and coordinate meeting requirements.
• Open and distribute incoming post; support other admins.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Verbal & written communication

Organised

Reliable & punctual

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

At Hill, we know that great support makes a real difference. As our Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients, contractors and colleagues, providing a welcoming and professional front-of-house service. The role will also provide general administrative and team support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area and wider office (TEMP TO PERM POSITION)

Key Responsibilities

Reception & Front of House

• · Greet all visitors, clients, contractors and colleagues in a friendly and professional manner.
• · Notify relevant members of staff when visitors arrive.
• · Sign visitors in and out of the building and ensure appropriate procedures are followed.
• · Provide refreshments and make drinks for visitors and meetings.
• · Maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming reception area.
• · Answer and transfer calls through the company switchboard, dealing with enquiries where appropriate.
• · Receive and sign for deliveries, ensuring items are passed to the correct person or department.
• · Liaise with engineers when maintenance is required for photocopiers/printers.

Administrative Support

• · Monitor the Courier and Meeting inboxes, responding to and actioning requests as required.
• · Book meeting rooms and arrange meeting requirements where requested.
• · Carry out regular drinks rounds for meetings
• · Open and distribute incoming post.
• · Assist other members of the administrative team with day-to-day tasks.

What you’ll get:

• 26 days holiday
• Private healthcare and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive scheme and retail discounts
• Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities
• A high-performing and supportive team culture
• competitive salary and package

Why Hill?

At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.

Our culture is underpinned by our values:

• Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
• Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
• Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
• Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way

As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.

Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Skills & Attributes

• · Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• · Good verbal and written communication skills.
• · Well organised with good attention to detail.
• · Reliable and punctual.
• · Comfortable speaking to people both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• · Able to manage several tasks and requests at the same time.
• · Microsoft suite.
• · Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• · Ability to work well as part of a team.