Receptionist

Job Title: Receptionist

Salary: £26,000per year

Location: Paddington

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: On going

Job Overview

To provide an efficient and professional reception for the organisation and to provide general administrative support to the Programme Management Office.

Job Description

Answers calls politely, quickly and efficiently
First point of contact. Meet and greet visitors and staff
Booking meeting rooms and maintain the meeting room calendars
Responsible for distribution of incoming mail and for ensuring all outgoing mail is posted daily
Ordering and monitoring the levels of stationery, toners and general office supplies for all departments
Updating internal telephone records of staff contact numbers and job titles
Responsible for daily maintenance of the tea and coffee facilities
Keeping the reception areas clean and tidy at all times
Record and handle all incoming and outgoing couriers
Responsible for organising all overseas consignments via shipping agents
Assisting with travel arrangements and hotel bookings as and when required
Generally assisting the Office Manager on any other ad hoc area
Responsible for maintaining and improving the office recycling facilities
Generally providing administrative support other departments as and when required
Identify & implement improvements to processes, procedures & systems to increase efficiency & effectiveness
Maintain awareness of project policies, processes & standards, to ensure compliance
Comply with Health, Safety, Security & Environment policies & standards to maintain a safe workplaceExperience

Experience working on a busy reception
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Intermediate/Advanced in MS Office Suite
Familiarity with internet/intranet protocol, search engines and secure sitesSkills and competencies

Teamwork, respect & consideration
Flexibility & adaptability
Accountability & responsibility
Initiative/Continuous improvement
Commitment to Health & Safety
Positive outlook and be able to work in a pragmatic way
Strong attention to detail, and produce work with a high level of accuracy

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