JOB OF THE WEEK: Corporate Receptionist

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Pertemps is the UK’s largest privately-owned recruitment agency. Established in 1961, they have over 200 branches and offices nationwide operating across a multitude of sectors and industries. 

They are pleased to be supporting their Global Professional Services Client who are looking for a Corporate Receptionist to join their team in Central Bristol.

Role: This is working on a maternity cover contract for approximately 12 months and an immediate start would be highly desirable. They are looking for a strong, pro-active, immaculate Front of House - Client Host with excellent people skills, providing 5* meeting & conferences, events, private dining and reception services, working directly for their client based in central Bristol.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with a salary of £23,000 - £24,000 per annum on offer plus excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Cover all Front of House Services
• Welcome & direct guests to meeting rooms, escorting & taking coats as required.
• Provide information on the available facilities, arranging viewings and accompanying clients on tours of the facilities as and when required.
• Communicate the needs of the client accurately and timely to the relevant parties providing services for events.
• Ensuring all meeting rooms, services, facilities and public areas are maintained to the expected high standards.
• Occasionally moving furniture between meeting room spaces for events - tables and chairs.
• Be aware of room status in client rooms at all times & support internal rooms appropriately, ensuring the room is ready prior to the next booking.
• Maintain a strong awareness of business activity & communicate all updates with your team members.
• Comply with the Front of House Services Standard Operating Procedures
• Using Switch board
• End of day closing up the 5th floor including terrace
• End of day locking main building entrance doors
• Daily Risk assessment checks
• Pool car checks including booking services / collections for repair and logging mileage
• Cleaning & maintaining coffee machines
• Servicing first aid boxes
• Ordering catering requirements, first aid supplies, etc and checking / approving invoices accordingly
• Snack vending machine - purchasing supplies externally and re-stocking

Skills, Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience of working within a Corporate Reception, fast paced environment
• Strong customer service skills.
• Professional/confident telephone manner and excellent oral & written communication skills, good computer literacy.
• Ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Immaculate presentation.
• A strong team player with the ability to multi-task & prioritise work commitments.
• Flexible approach to departmental requirements.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential

How to apply: To apply, please email your CV to lucy.oliver@pertemps.co.uk