Receptionist [Fixed Term]

Dimension Data Solutions Limited (Kenya); Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a professional reception administrator on-site in London for a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027. You will greet guests, manage calls, and support office operations, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-desk environment.

Responsibilities include diary management, room logistics, mail handling, and providing information about company products and services. Strong English skills and customer service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception area and keep it tidy and presentable.
• Greet guests and notify internal stakeholders of arrival times.
• Answer, screen and redirect incoming calls.
• Route emergency calls to appropriate personnel.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain records in systems.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

This role is a fixed term contract until 31st of December 2027 , with strong possibilities of renewal.

• Takes responsibility for the reception area, ensuring the reception area is tidy and presentable.
• Receives and welcome Guests and advise the relevant internal stakeholders of the guest/visitor's arrival timeously.
• Answers, screens and redirects incoming calls.
• Routes emergency calls, forwarding them to the appropriate internal stakeholders, ensuring that the call reaches the appropriate person.
• Performs administrative duties such as typing, capturing and updating information on the relevant systems.
• Sorts mail and packages when required.
• Manages all logistics relating to public meeting rooms.
• Ensures that detailed messages are passed on to relevant persons immediately.
• Screens walk-in clients/guests.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic/manual diary for scheduled appointments.
• Handles queries related to the company's products, services and/or people.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Proactive individual with a positive attitude towards work.
• Displays interpersonal skills used to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and display the ability to deal effectively with conflict.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Excellent communication skills and able to listen effectively.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service attitude.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and able to make quick decisions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Relevant secondary qualification or equivalent
• English: fluent (Mandatory).

Required experience

• Relevant demonstrated working experience in a similar position.
• Relevant demonstrated working experience in a related environment.

Workplace type : On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.

We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.