Part-Time Receptionist (Birmingham)

Job Title: Part-Time Receptionist (Birmingham)
Location: UK Birmingham – Three Brindley Place

End Date: 15/07/2016 
Working Hours: 9am to 5pm (unpaid for lunch) 
*May require additional time commitment outside of normal business hours. 
Dress Code: Business Causal 
The assignment will be required to cover Wednesdays to Fridays with the following dates: 
* 29th, 30th, 1st (June/July) 
* 6th, 7th, 8th (July) 
* 13th, 14th, 15th (July) 
Summary: 
This is an assignment mainly covering reception. The successful candidate might also be responsible to diary management, and setting up meeting rooms, etc. 
Requirements: 
* Must have minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a professional office environment, providing corporate receptionist support. 
* Experience in also providing front of house support is essential. 
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; advanced user in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience in uploading documents to / using SharePoint. Ideally the candidates’ CV should reflect relevant experience. 
* Experience is operating switchboard will be highly desirable. 

Other Requirements: 
* Exceptional customer service skills; strong desire to deliver value-added support to internal and external customers. 
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors and associates on the phone and in person. 
* Professional demeanour and appearance. 
* Ability to adapt to different people, situations and changing priorities with grace and flexibility as well as demonstrating an appropriate sense of urgency; be a positive-change advocate. 
* Reliable and punctual. Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively. 
* A strong focus on detail and accuracy of work. Strong time management skills. 
* Ability to communicate openly and effectively both verbally and in writing in business standard English and in local language as appropriate. 
* Must be able to anticipate the needs of the associates prior to the request made or reported; must be highly pro-active and assertive in seeking service solutions. 
* Must possess the ability to be comfortable in reactive situations and be highly flexible to constant work interruptions. 
* Knowledge of AV equipment and limited technology in a meeting environment.