Receptionist

Full Job Description

As part of the Human Resources team, this part-time opportunity provides cover for all reception duties for the office. This role welcomes and coordinates internal and external visitors, taking phone calls to the Company and redirecting where appropriate, and answering all enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner.

THE ROLE:
Provide a reception service dealing with internal and external visitors.
Provide primary cover for company switch boards, ensuring that all calls are forwarded to the correct extension number.
Keep an up-to-date telephone book and circulate where necessary.
Sort any incoming post and parcels and frank any outgoing mail ready for collection.
Book/monitor travel arrangements for employees and visitors as requested by the Company following guidelines and procedures.
Assist the HR Department with general administrative duties and provide support as and when directed by the HR Department.

THE CANDIDATE:
Excellent customer service skills, with a good telephone manner.
A confident and proactive approach to solving enquiries.
Effective written and verbal communications skills.
Good IT skills with the ability to operate the switchboard system.
Ability to follow procedures with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits:
26.5 days holiday Plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata
Salary: 14,647 per annum
Hours: Alternating weeks; Monday - Thursday 8am-1pm, Friday 8am-12:30pm followed by Monday - Thursday 12:30pm-5:30pm, Friday 12noon-4:30pm


THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.