Receptionist

We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking to recruit a Receptionist to work as part of their riendly team. This is a full time role, Monday-Friday 8.30-5.00pm for a period of 3 months. An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.

**Description and requirements**

We are looking for a Receptionist/ Admin to join our Facilities Services team. As part of the Facilities Services Team, provide a comprehensive and flexible administration/reception service for our team. Work may include other buildings in Kent, where the client provides facilities services and therefore some travel may be required on occasions.

**You’ll**:

- Be the first point of contact for visitors to the building, including professionals, KCC clients and members of the public, putting them in contact with the appropriate department/member of staff
- Operate a booking system for the meeting rooms, managing the calendars and ensure specific requirements for their use are implemented, adhering to Health & Safety requirements including Risk Assessments, as provided by KCC
- Operate security systems, to ensure authorised users are given appropriate access to the building and attending to visitors, according to procedure
- Investigate & report faults to helpdesk, following up as necessary, in liaison with the Facilities Support Manager
- Ensure that the Reception area is clean and tidy at all times & all meeting rooms are in order, as instructed
- Management of onsite contractors, according to current procedures

**We’re looking for**:

- Confident, approachable, empathetic and efficient manner
- Excellent customer care and communication skills
- Good telephone manner with a clear speaking voice
- Ability to work alone at times and calmly under pressure
- Excellent organisational & timekeeping skills
- IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to work flexibly, as part of a team

If you are interested in this role or need further information please contact Linda on 07593441328.

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gravesend, DA11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 388618