Receptionist

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a receptionist to join a dynamic and growing company in St Albans. This role is pivotal in creating a positive first impression and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. Join a supportive team and contribute to the smooth running of the reception area and administrative functions.

Benefits

Pension

Free parking

Friendly, welcoming, and supportive company

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage incoming emails and calls, directing them appropriately.
• Provide administrative support to various departments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a receptionist to join a well-established and growing company based in St Albans.

This is an exciting time to join the business, which is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation currently undergoing an exciting period of change. They have a clear strategic vision and a commitment to continuous improvement, focused on building a stronger, more innovative business.

As the first point of contact, the Receptionist will play a vital role in creating a positive first impression for visitors and callers. This role requires excellent communication skills, a warm and professional manner, and strong organisational abilities to support the smooth day-to-day running of our reception area and administrative functions.

What’s in it for you

• Hours: Monday to Friday
• Pension
• Free parking
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive company
• Established and successful company
• Growing company

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Manage incoming emails and calls, directing them appropriately and taking accurate messages when necessary
• Maintain a tidy and presentable reception area
• Open and distribute incoming post and deliveries to the relevant people in a timely manner
• Organise the delivery of outgoing post and deliveries, including visiting the post office when necessary
• Maintain office filing systems
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared for meetings and kept tidy
• Provide administrative support to various departments as required, including data entry, document preparation, and filing
• Order and maintain office supplies, including health & safety equipment, first aid boxes, and refreshments for staff
• Organise lunches and refreshments for meetings and visitors as required
• Liaise with and manage general service supplier contracts (e.g., cleaners)
• Support senior leadership with off-site travel arrangements

What the employer is looking for:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front of house, or administrative role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively