Receptionist - 2-3 days per week

Virtual Bridges; Boxley; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Boxley is looking for a Part-Time Receptionist to act as the professional first point of contact for visitors. Responsibilities include managing reception areas, answering calls, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates must have at least 12 months of front-of-house experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a part-time contract of 16-24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role.
• Professional attitude, appearance, and reliable timekeeping.
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to change.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in/out visitors and clients.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls, logging messages.
• Organise and maintain Reception and communal areas.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Part-Time Receptionist (Office-Based)

Location: Boxley, Maidstone

Working Hours: 2 days per week, rising to 3 days per week in January (Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (16 -24 hours per week)

Salary: £11,648 per annum (based on 2-3 days/week)

Brook Street is partnering with one of the UK\'s most successful and rapidly expanding travel companies to find a receptionist for their office in Boxley. We are seeking a proactive and personable receptionist to join our team and be a professional and welcoming first point of contact for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Represent the business with a positive attitude and professional appearance
• Organise and maintain Reception, meeting rooms, kitchen and communal areas
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls, logging messages where needed
• Greet and sign in/out visitors and clients
• Maintain front door security and control building access
• Perform administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, and updating databases
• Receive and sort daily post/deliveries and prepare outgoing mail
• Arrange trades and contractors for building maintenance
• Order supplies for building upkeep when required
• Issue security access cards to staff and visitors
• Book and prepare meeting rooms, including serving refreshments
• Organise transport, taxis or couriers on behalf of staff or clients
• Support other departments with ad hoc tasks

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 12 months\' experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Professional attitude, appearance, and reliable timekeeping
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to change
• Calm and capable under pressure
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and available to provide cover for annual leave or sickness at short notice

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.