Job Title: Receptionist
Salary: £24,637.57 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (06:30-16:30 hours)
Location: Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Porton Down, Winterslow Road, Porton Down, Wiltshire, England, SP4 0JQ
Job Description
We are seeking a professional, welcoming, and experienced Receptionist to join DSTL Porton Down. You will perform reception, administration, and secretarial duties efficiently, facilitating the flow of personnel, contractors, and visitors by managing security access and clearances at the main reception. Maintaining a tidy reception area and providing courteous service are essential, along with handling calls and emails promptly.
Responsibilities include managing documentation, opening and closing the building, maintaining security, managing visitor queries, issuing passes, assisting with emergencies, and acting as an escort during busy times.
Candidate Requirements
* Friendly and approachable with professional demeanor
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* IT literacy
* Ability to prioritize and work efficiently to deadlines
* MOD security clearance and DBS Standard are required
* Residency in the UK for at least 3 years (Counter Terrorist Check), 5 years (Security Clearance), or 10 years (Developed Vetting)
* UK National for Developed Vetting
Additional Information
Employees must wear approved company workwear. We promote diversity and inclusion, offering various employee networks and benefits including flexible leave, healthcare, financial wellbeing schemes, discounts, career development, and community engagement opportunities. A free bus service from Salisbury Rail Station is available.
Benefits include virtual GP, Salary Finance, extra holiday purchase, critical illness insurance, dental and tech purchases, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, pension contributions, share plans, and employee recognition schemes.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during application.
Join our team and be part of a leading facilities management and professional services company serving diverse clients since 1987. Apply now and help us make a difference!
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