Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

**Principal purpose of the role**:
1. To provide a switchboard and reception service for the Fochabers site.

2. To provide admin assistance as and when required.

**Main accountabilities**:
1. To answer all incoming calls in a timely, professional and confident manner.

2. To cover the phones for the Edinburgh office when necessary.

3. To assist in finding the right information and directing customers in a professional manner.

4. To take clear messages and deliver them in an efficient way if the member of staff is not available.

5. To be the first point of contact for all visitors.

6. To process the outgoing and incoming mail on a daily basis.

7. To set up all meeting rooms with refreshments prior to meetings and clearing room thereafter, keeping rooms tidy at all times.

8. Book travel using online booking tool

9. Any other duties as required.

**Key Characteristics**:

- Professional telephone manner.
- Confidentiality and diplomacy are essential.
- Good IT knowledge, including Oracle, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good company and product knowledge.
- Ability to work alone (but still part of a team).

**Location**: Fochabers.

**Hours**:Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £21,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fochabers, IV32 7LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person