Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Receptionist to join Darlington Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Duties: * Provide information for the public and answer enquiries on all contract activities, both in person and over the telephone. * Operate a computerised booking system, taking bookings for all contract activities in person and over the telephone and the issue of tickets. * Accurately count money at the end of a shift, check cash float, prepare money for reconciliation and assist the Duty Manager in reconciling any discrepancies. * Issue hire equipment, selling sports and re-saleable equipment and record deposits. * Take enrolments for courses and process course details in conjunction with the activity leaders and Duty Managers. * Assist the Duty Manager and Supervisor in monitoring persons using the premises, in terms of age and suitability for an activity, and notify the Duty Manager if there is a problem. * Recognise various alarm signals or lights situated at Reception and adopt the appropriate emergency procedure, including operating the PA System and telephoning the emergency services. Liaise with the emergency services on instruction from the Duty Manager. * Contact schools, clubs or course members to resolve problems, usually upon instruction from the Facilities Support Manager or Duty Manager. * Keep the reception area and foyer clean and tidy at all times. Ensure the foyer displays are up to date. Requirements: * Approximately 1 year’s experience of working in a public facing environment. * Previous cash handling and banking experience. * Ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative. If this role would be of interest, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible