Receptionist
  • England,East of England,Essex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £14.28 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionJB507: Receptionist

Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: £14.28 per hour

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Receptionist on behalf of one of our clients.

As the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, the successful candidate will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while providing effective administrative support to the wider team.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Receptionist:
*Greet and welcome all students, staff, visitors and contractors in a friendly and professional manner.
*Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages where required.
*Manage visitor sign-in procedures and ensure safeguarding and security protocols are followed at all times.
*Maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming reception area.
*Provide administrative support to the school’s management and administrative teams.
*Handle incoming and outgoing post, parcels and deliveries, ensuring items are distributed promptly.
*Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared for meetings and events.
*Assist with organising meetings, training sessions and school events, including arranging refreshments where required.
*Monitor and order office and reception supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
*Maintain accurate records, filing systems and student information in line with data protection requirements.
*Support senior leadership and administrative staff with general office duties as required.
*Ensure confidentiality is maintained when handling sensitive student and staff information.
Skills and Qualifications for the Receptionist:
*Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
*Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
*A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
*Previous experience within an educational environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: £14.28 per hour
Job number 3986986

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