Receptionist

Receptionist

Our successful client based in Ealing is currently recruiting for a professional receptionist to join their friendly team. The successful candidate will be a crucial member of the team and will be expected to provide a highly professional and welcoming reception service and assist with advice.

Key duties:

* Ensures that a presence is maintained on reception at all times, telephone calls are answered or returned promptly and that all visitors and calls are dealt with in a professional and discreet manner.
* First point of contact for members of the general public and colleagues
* Administers all systems available to support the provision of advice to callers.
* Administers the electronic access control system, programming and issuing passes with the guidance of the Corporate Facilities Manager, taking and storing photographs of staff, contractors and visitors.
* Administers the bookings of central meeting rooms and functions, ensuring appropriate communication is made with all parties involved.
* Responsible for the proper handling of credit card and cheque payments received.
* Ensures that the reception area and space occupied by the reception team is professionally and immaculately presented at all times.
* Provides cover switchboard duties as required.
* Carry out monthly Health & Safety Inspections

We are looking for professionals with the following:

* A personable team player – working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and demonstrating a willingness to ‘roll your sleeves up’ to get the job done.
* Willingness to adhere to the required uniform and dress code
* Personable, professional and proactive with a clear commitment to providing high calibre customer focused service
* Proven experience of reception work and advice giving.
* Basic computer literacy and numeracy.
* Effective positive and professional communicator.
* Able to respond effectively under pressure and work on own initiative.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.