Receptionist
Bedford, Bedford Heights
£24,898.65 per annum
Hours of work: Monday – Friday (9am to 5pm or similar)
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term
Are you a people-focused professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? bpha is seeking a confident and organised Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our Bedford Heights office.
About the Role
As our receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and deliveries. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive and professional impression of bpha while supporting our internal teams with a range of business services.
Key Responsibilities
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Welcome and assist all visitors and customers, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
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Handle queries with empathy and professionalism, redirecting or following up as needed.
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Provide business support services including reprographics, meeting arrangements, equipment fault handling, and administrative tasks.
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Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and support purchasing processes.
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Assist with document management tasks such as scanning, indexing, and redacting.
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Support the employee wellbeing agenda through administrative contributions.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Attributes:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Strong active listening and empathy.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
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High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
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Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines independently.
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Calm under pressure and collaborative team player.
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Flexible, adaptable, and proactive.
Experience:
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Previous experience in a customer-focused role.
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Experience building relationships with stakeholders.
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Teamwork to achieve shared goals.
Desirable:
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Experience as a receptionist.
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Familiarity with CRM systems.
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First Aid qualification or willingness to train.
Our Values
We take responsibility, show empathy, work better together, and strive to be ambitious. These values guide everything we do at bpha.
Ready to join a team that values excellence and empathy? Apply now and be part of a workplace that makes a positive difference every day