Temporary Receptionist (OT171) Oxford, England
Salary: | GBP24000 - GBP26000 per annum + benefits |
Position; Temporary Receptionist
Location; Oxford (City Centre)
Salary; £25,749 per annum
Planet Recruitment have recently registered an exciting opportunity for a well-established organisation based in the city centre of Oxford, Oxfordshire area. Our client is looking for a Receptonist to work on a temporary basis.
Main responsibilities;
- Provide accurate information and appropriate assistance to members and to Conference delegates and visitors.
- Check in guests and receive/process cash or card payments.
- Communicate effectively with other Receptionists to ensure the smooth operation
- Operate the telephones; answer telephone enquiries and make a record of telephone messages
- Process incoming and outgoing mail via Royal Mail and operate the mail franking machine. Transport any mail in a timely manner. Arrange for any couriers or special deliveries etc, as and when appropriate.
- Assist the Buildings Manager to maintain forwarding addresses of junior members in residence and living out of Oxford.
- Book seminar rooms for internal meetings
- Deal with B&B visitor enquiries and arrange safe storage of luggage as and when required.
- Receive and forward to the appropriate department reports from visitors of room defects.
Details of role;
- 40 hours per week with a 7am start (5 days of 7 Monday – Sunday)
- 30 days holiday plus 8 bank hols
- Competitive salary
Required;
- Conversational level spoken English.
- Experience of greeting guests and visitors and making them feel welcome in a positive and friendly manner.
- Experience of basic clerical duties and office procedures.
- A good standard of personal presentation.
- Attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer service.
- Computer literacy: Word, Excel and knowledge of booking systems.
- Self-motivated and able to take decisions after consideration of options.
- Able to successfully balance formality and informality and possess the ability to communicate clearly and deal confidently with a diverse range of people.
- Calm and able to deal confidently with emergency or challenging situations.
- Team working skills and a willingness to support and assist colleagues when required including a flexible approach to work and duties and ability to change working hours if required to cover for colleagues
Commutable locations;
Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Witney, Bicester, Thame
Key words;
Receptionist, Hospitality, Administrator, Front of House, Hotel Receptionist
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