via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Receptionist

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Receptionist

The role of Receptionist:

  • Welcome all visitors in a professional and friendly manner, check in visitors and notify hosts promptly

  • Direct visitors to relevant departments as needed

  • Manage reception inbox and handle general enquiries

  • Book taxis and transport for staff

  • Maintain a clean, organised reception area

  • Ensure accurate visitor registration in the system

  • Coordinate meeting room bookings (setup, catering, IT, logistics)

  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth events and meetings

  • Confirm and prepare daily meeting schedules and communicate hospitality and catering requirements

  • Ensure rooms are cleared and reset appropriately

  • Handle incoming calls professionally, transfer calls accurately to appropriate departments

  • Follow procedures for cold callers and suspicious calls

  • Provide general administrative support including training bookings, record keeping, and facilities support

  • Support projects led by different managers and take ownership of assigned operational responsibilities
The ideal Receptionist:
  • Previous front\-of\-house or similar experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong customer service focus

  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload

  • Confident problem\-solving and decision\-making skills

  • Professional appearance and demeanour

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

  • Flexible approach to working hours and shifts
Based on\-site every day. Reports to Front of House Manager.

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