Receptionist

Job Title: Receptionist
Location: LS11
: 914102

We are recruiting for a Head Office well-established company based in South Leeds. They are looking to recruit for a Receptionist where you will meet and greet visitors, handle telephone calls and carrying out administration duties. Specifically, the role will involve carrying out the following duties:

* Greeting visitors, offering them refreshments and directing them to the right person
* Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
* Take and relay messages
* Provide information to callers
* Tidy and maintain reception area
* Ensure all visitors sign in/out of the company
* Weekly schedules of staff movements in and out of the company
* Invoice preparation and clerical support to purchase ledger admin
* Receive and sort mail and deliveries
* Organize couriers/special deliveries as requested
* Ordering of postage supplies
* Operating franking machine
* Ensure all telecommunications within the company are up to standard
* Maintain meeting rooms diary electronically
* Maintain and update fire register weekly
* Maintain and update company staff contact directory
* Stationery: Receiving requests internally, placing orders with external supplier, distributing orders, maintaining stock levels, generally keeping Stationery cupboards tidy.

We are looking for an outgoing, warm and friendly receptionist with the following skills and experience also being required:

* An outgoing personality
* The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
* Good written and spoken communication skills
* Efficient and well organised
* Professional personal presentation
* Well mannered
* Reliable
* The ability to stay calm under pressure
* Attention to detail
* Self motivated and be able to use initiative
* Be discreet and tactful
* Be courteous, but firm when dealing with difficult customers
* A good memory for faces – regulars like to be remembered
* Confident and computer literate.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast paced team environment working for a company that value their staff.

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.