Receptionist

Alexander Hancock Recruitment ,
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16,500 per annum

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit a Receptionist to act as the front of house representative for their professional services business , greeting clients and professional support to the Administration Manager in the day-to-day running of the office. Role and Responsibilities for the position of Receptionist: Representing the business with a positive attitude and professional appearance Answering, screening and forwarding any incoming phone calls and ensuring an accurate message is conveyed to internal staff Maintain building security by following procedures and controlling building access via the reception desk and monitoring the visitor logbook Greet and welcome visitors, directing them to the appropriate person/ area of the business and announcing them appropriately Receive and sort daily mail/ deliveries/ couriers Manage the business’ meeting room calendars including scheduling meetings/ appointments when requested Prepare and maintain meeting rooms - liaising with meeting organisers to establish requirements Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable at all times Provide ongoing support to the Administration Manager by assisting with office management duties such as; collating weekly breakfast orders, office facility stock checks and replenishment, catering for internal meetings Oversee Company car park Maintain up-to-date staff telephone directory informat Skills and Experience required for the position of Receptionist: Tidy and professional appearance Polite with a calm and courteous manner Self-motivated and able to use initiative Positive, confident and professional Hard-working and committed to the role and the organisation High level of integrity and regard for confidentiality Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise Ability to organise, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure Able to work autonomously and/or with minimum supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT skills - including Word, Excel and Outlook Good team working skills The ability to be flexible and have a willingness to learn