Temporary
Receptionist
Hedge End

Posted Yesterday
Receptionist - Mon-Fri 9.00am - 2.00pm
Main Duties
- Greet and Welcome Visitors: Warmly greet visitors, clients, and employees, and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
- Manage Front Desk: Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and presentable at all times.
- Answer and Direct Calls: Professionally answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
- Handle Correspondence: Manage incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and packages.
- Visitor Management: Maintain visitor logs, issue visitor badges, and ensure security protocols are followed.
- Meeting Coordination: Schedule and prepare meeting rooms, including setting up AV equipment and arranging lunches and refreshments.
- Administrative Support: Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.
- Office Supplies: Monitor and order office supplies to ensure inventory is maintained.
- Customer Service: Provide basic information about services, office hours, and company policies.
- Health and Safety: Assist with health and safety procedures, including conducting weekly fire alarm tests.
- Kitchen Supplies and Toiletries: Manage inventory and ordering of kitchen supplies and toiletries.
- Staff ID: Issue and manage staff identification badges.
- Calendar of Events: Maintain and update the office calendar of events.
- Assist with Facilities Queries: Provide support for facilities-related queries and issues.
- Fire Warden: Act as a fire warden, conducting regular fire drills and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
- Raising Purchase Orders: Raise and process purchase orders for office supplies and services.
- Security Safe and Keys: Manage the security safe and keys, ensuring proper access and security protocols.
Skills and Knowledge
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a receptionist and customer facing role.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Works well in a team as well as independently.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Tackle ad-hoc tasks efficiently.