WSH Group
Receptionist
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Company Description
Title: Receptionist
Location: Leatherhead
Salary: up to £28,500 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Receptionist with a background in exceptional reception services to join our business and work at one of our friendly office locations.
Job Description
Corporate Receptionist
Salary: £28,500
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Position Type: Permanent
Our client is a well-known motor manufacturing company who are looking for a professional, welcoming, and experienced Corporate Receptionist to join their head office based in Leatherhead, Surrey.
We are looking for someone with a friendly and approachable manner who can always remain professional, displaying sound communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate needs to be IT literate with the ability to prioritize their own workload and work efficiently to agreed deadlines. You will be working alongside one other part-time receptionist so it is important to work well as a team, as well as be confident to work alone.
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Responsibilities
- Being the first point of contact in person and via email and telephone.
- Ensuring the reception area is kept welcoming and tidy.
- Greeting all clients and their guests and issuing visitor and staff passes.
- Dealing with queries from staff, guests, retailers, and contractors.
- Assisting with the booking and management of meeting rooms.
- Coordinating bi-weekly car valet service and pool car bookings.
- Ensuring the post room is kept stocked, tidy, and organised.
- Managing incoming/outgoing mail and parcels.
- Escalating any building issues reported to reception and liaising with contractors.
- Administration duties.
In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in supporting the Chef Manager with admin duties, assisting with marketing, and data entry. Part of the duties for reception is ensuring the foyer tea point and coffee machine is stocked sufficiently and maintained daily.
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Qualifications
- Naturally warm, bubbly personality with exceptional people skills and the ability to build rapport quickly and leave a lasting impression.
- Proven ability to multitask effectively, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining composure and organization.
- Strong communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and professional written communication.
- Proficiency with basic IT systems, including email, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Desirable experience in a customer-facing or reception role within a corporate environment.
- Excellent timekeeping and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm, efficient, and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and flexibility in adapting to changing workplace needs.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Inclusive mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
- Desirable: Experience with visitor management systems or reception software.
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Salary: Up to £28,500
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