Receptionist

Omega Resource Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in St Albans is seeking a part-time receptionist to lead a friendly, efficient front-of-house service and be the first point of contact for visitors and contractors.

You will support the Facilities team, manage the desk, and help with post, taxis and health & safety duties, while coordinating with multiple offices and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy reception or switchboard environment.
• Professional and personable approach with stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when using systems.
• Good IT skills and experience with several computer systems.
• Able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing inbound calls via the switchboard
• Meeting and greeting visitors, offering refreshments and notifying hosts of arrivals
• Ensuring reception is clean, professional and welcoming at all times
• Coordinating incoming and outgoing post and courier services
• Booking taxis with preferred suppliers and maintaining booking logs
• Supporting Health & Safety requirements for visitors and contractors
• Raising purchase orders and processing invoices (taxis, couriers, stationery)
• Supporting Facilities with site information and general administration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve ways of working

Skills

Reception experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good IT skills

Calm under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Multiple computer systems

Job description

Job Title: Receptionist
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: Wed 8-5, Thurs 8-5, Fri 8-4
Work Type: Onsite
Industry: FMCG
Job Location: St Albans
Salary: £17,800 per annum

Job Role – Receptionist

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the face of an organisation and takes pride in delivering a warm, polished and efficient front of house service. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive first impression for visitors, contractors and colleagues alike.

Covering the reception on a part-time basis, you’ll support the Facilities team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the front desk.

Duties – Receptionist

• Answering and directing inbound calls via the switchboard
• Meeting and greeting visitors, offering refreshments and notifying hosts of arrivals
• Ensuring reception is clean, professional and welcoming at all times
• Coordinating incoming and outgoing post and courier services
• Booking taxis with preferred suppliers and maintaining booking logs
• Supporting Health & Safety requirements for visitors and contractors
• Raising purchase orders and processing invoices (taxis, couriers, stationery)
• Supporting Facilities with site information and general administration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve ways of working

Experience/Qualifications – Receptionist

• Previous experience in a busy reception or switchboard environment
• A professional, friendly and personable approach, with confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to adapt quickly when priorities change
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when using systems
• Good IT skills and experience using multiple computer systems
• The ability to remain calm and professional in a fast paced environment

Candidates who are currently an Administrator, Front Desk Administrator, Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant could be suitable for this position.