Overview
Softcat Manchester, England, United Kingdom. We are looking for a Receptionist to join our Property & Workplace Team. This is an onsite role based in our Manchester office.
Join our team as a Receptionist to embody a cheerful demeanour, create a welcoming first impression, and promote Softcat values every day. A Receptionist is a cultural ambassador who provides excellent customer service and helps make Softcat a great place to work or visit for employees and guests alike.
Responsibilities
* Reception Duties such as front of house, greeting customers, guests and vendors, and maintaining a welcoming reception area.
* Event Support and Experience: assist local departments and partners with delivering engaging, employee-focused events.
* Support delivery of FM-related operational activities in partnership with third-party service providers and in-house teams to meet business and occupancy needs.
* Assist the Workplace Manager with the delivery of hard services (e.g., HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical). Facilitate and undertake ad-hoc daily event requests by local departments.
* Ensure Fire Warden, First Aid and Manual Handling lists are up to date and adequate cover is maintained. Ensure signage is correct, compliant and updated (fire, maintenance, etc.).
Requirements
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to communicate effectively through the Microsoft Office suite
* Highly organised and resourceful
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Workstyle and Benefits
We recognise that everyone works differently. This role offers flexible working patterns: working flexible hours (start/finish times) and flexibility around school pick up and drop offs.
Our Culture and Recruitment
Wherever you work, you will experience freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will be supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Any information you share will be treated in confidence. You can learn more about life at Softcat and our diversity commitments at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/.
Here at Softcat, we don’t prohibit the use of AI in our application process. We value the genuine essence of each person, so be authentically you when submitting your application.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We remain committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. This content is kept for compliance and transparency per company policy.
Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting
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