Receptionist

Optical Express Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Southampton is seeking a Receptionist to deliver excellent customer service and administrative support. You'll manage reception duties, communicate effectively, and maintain organized supplies. The ideal candidate is confident, organized, and has a passion for customer care. This role offers career progression and support in a modern working environment.

Benefits

Free or discounted optical products/procedures

Career progression

Modern working environment with superb technology support

Qualifications

• Confident and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy retail environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover reception area and manage incoming calls.
• Provide administrative support to the Manager.
• Maintain stationery stocks and oversee ordering.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title – Receptionist

Location – Southampton

Hours – 40 hours per week and flexible to work weekends

Salary- £27,000

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

You will work as part of a team providing a high level of service to the patients and employees and will require the ability to multi-task in a busy retail environment. This role is a key part of the patient journey and requires very high personal standards to deliver a quality of care and world class customer experience.

Every day will bring something new but your day to day role will involve

• Covering the reception area, maintaining a priority for incoming calls at all times
• Take clear and concise messages
• Communicating all messages promptly and accurately
• Provide administrative support to the Manager
• Maintain stationery stocks and oversee the ordering of new supplies
• General reception duties as and when required

We are looking for applicants who are confident and professional, who have a passion for providing a world class customer service along with strong organisational and communication skills. You will have the ability to work closely with others around you, be articulate and presentable, motivated to achieve and have a willingness to learn and progress within Optical Express, whilst demonstrating confidentiality, integrity and discretion at all times.

What’s in it for you?

• Free or discounted optical products/procedures
• Career progression
• Modern working environment with superb technology support

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer