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For our Facilities department in London we are looking to hire a
Receptionist
In this role, you will be one of a team of three, supporting the client experience within Berenberg's London office. The Reception operates from 07:30-17:30 Monday to Friday. The three roles rotate on an 8.5-hour shift basis.
What will you do?
- Answer, screen and redirect calls as necessary, in a professional manner.
- Manage and oversee the booking of 30 meeting rooms.
- Proactively track changes and update Outlook invites to facilitate a single source of requirements.
- Manage the setup of client meetings and events including pre-event logistics, furniture changes, diary management, client registration, hospitality arrangements, IT requirements and, as relevant, ad hoc support e.g. additional housekeeping.
- Complete meeting room checks throughout the day e.g. ensure all furniture in position / all IT kit including cabling and controls are present, removing old presentations from the AV screens etc.
- Day to day liaison with hospitality to ensure all catering requirements are captured and communicated to meet business requirements.
- Security access pass management - issuing new, replacement and temporary passes as and when required by the business. Ensuring access passes are disabled upon notification from the internal Sailpoint system. Issuing a Door Access Audit report for the Head of Office Services on a quarterly basis (or as and when required).
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Who are we looking for?
- Experience working in a busy corporate reception
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience in a similar role in a corporate environment. Financial Services background would be preferred
- Professional and proactive attitude
- Ability to work well within a team
What we offer you:
- Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
- Generous 30-day holiday allowance
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics
Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!
We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep-rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.
We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.
We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.
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We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.
We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!
We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.
Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.
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