Our client, an award winning financial company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Receptionist to join their team ASAP on a Temporary basis. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional Reception and Customer Service skills, and exhibit a high level of professionalism.
Location: Newburn
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Start date: ASAP for at least the next 4 weeks
Hourly rate: £11-£11.50ph paid on a weekly basis through Office Angels
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for warmly greeting and welcoming visitors. This involves providing a friendly demeanour, assisting with any initial inquiries, and directing visitors to the appropriate areas or personnel.
- Manage incoming calls, either by directly addressing inquiries or forwarding calls to the appropriate departments or individuals.
- Receiving and distributing incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Ensuring that the reception area is neat, organised, and presentable. This includes arranging reading materials and maintaining a clean work space.
- Managing access to the office building by providing visitors with badges, ensuring that only authorised individuals enter restricted areas, and following security protocols.
- Keeping visitor logs, maintain sign-in sheets, and update databases with visitor information for security and reporting purposes.
- Providing exceptional customer service to all visitors and clients
Overall, this role is vital in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for anyone who interacts with the organisation, whether in person or over the phone.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Reception experience is desired.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional demeanour.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining a clean and organised meeting environment.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively to ensure a smooth and successful meeting experience.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.
Here are just some of the benefits you can expect while working on behalf of Office Angels:
- Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
- Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
- Eye care vouchers
- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
- 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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