Receptionist - Dynamic, Global, Growing Company in Education
Very rare opportunity to join a dynamic, successful and fast-growing international education group that is seeking a charming, polished, warm and detail-oriented candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to really make an impact. They are exceptionally nice and supportive and offer a huge amount of scope for professional development and growth.
The Role
- Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience for visitors and colleagues
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries in a timely and courteous manner
- Work closely with the Office Manager to keep things running smoothly
- Facilitate events, from catering and guest reception to room setup and logistics
- Proactively oversee office operations, including stock control, and maintain a tidy and professional reception environment.
- Provide ad-hoc Board support
- Coordinate meeting rooms, appointments, and visitor logistics
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to ensure efficient daily operations
- Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality
- Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation
Candidate Profile
- Warm, friendly, and naturally welcoming
- Emotionally mature with a calm and professional manner
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- A collaborative team player
- Confident and articulate
- A strong conversationalist with excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed, reliable, and highly organised
- Ambitious and motivated
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Sociable and positive in their approach to work
Experience & Skills
- Demonstrated longevity and commitment within previous roles
- Experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing position is desired but not a deal breaker
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Polished presentation and professional manner
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems
- Flexible and proactive approach
Details
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
- Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (office-based)
- Start: ASAP (able to wait up to 1 month’s notice)
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