Receptionist

Receptionist

We are recruiting for a Receptionist to start immediately. This role is being recruited for on a Temp to Perm contract, located in London Bridge and is paying a competitive £25,000 per annum. The hours for this role are 8:30am - 5:30pm Mon - Thurs, and 8:30am - 4:30pm on Friday.

Who will you be working for

Our client represents the transmission and distribution network operators for electricity and gas in the UK and Ireland. Their members control and maintain the critical national infrastructure that delivers these vital services into our homes and businesses. As the voice of the energy networks sector, they act as a strategic focus and channel of communication for the industry.

What will you be doing

• Provide a reception service in a warm, confident and happy manner.
• Meet and greet visitors in reception and direct as necessary.
• Management of members' lounge areas including refreshments and housekeeping.
• Liaise with the Business Support Coordinator to ensure cover for telephone calls and reception desk. When providing cover, answer the main switchboard and redirect telephone calls.
• Assist with the preparation of meeting rooms as necessary.
• Provide admin support to the Corporate Services team as requested.
• Provide cover for the Business Support Executive during holiday/sickness.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Corporate Services Team and conduct any other duties as required by the Director of Corporate Services and Head of IT & Corporate Events.

About you

• Able to maintain a positive and cheerful attitude when under pressure
• Ability to juggle multiple talks at one time
• Experience in front of house, customer facing roles.
• A proactive rather than reactive approach to work
• Strong organisational skills and takes responsibility for delivering expected outcomes on time and to standard
• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing - including ability to draft papers, reports and industry responses.
• Able to work independently as well as a team player

What's in it for you

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of friendly and dedicated professionals. The working environment is down to earth and there's a real collaborative feel in the workplace. The offices are very modern and situated in a prime location in London Bridge. Benefits include; 28 days' holiday entitlement; Group Personal Pension Scheme, Annual Bupa Medical, Employee Assistance Programme, Childcare Vouchers and an interest-free season ticket or bike loan. Additionally, there is a 4:30pm every Friday!

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button below.

Not ready to apply, or have some questions first?

Call or email me, Mehmet Yilmaz at Gordon Yates, to discuss in confidence.