Receptionist, Property Management Company, Permanent, Central London, up to £28,800
Friendly, well-established Property Management Company, based in Central London requires a Receptionist. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
You will be working in one of their properties which is a mixed use occupancy with commercial and residential.
Reporting to a Senior Property Manager, the main responsibilities are:
* Welcome guests, meeting and greeting
* Notify appropriate people that a visitor has arrived to see them
* Keep track of the people arriving for appointments and when they leave the building
* Provide guests with refreshments as they wait
* Answer the phone and directing calls
* Maintain calendars for appointments and schedule meetings
* Use the CAFM system
* Sort post and distributing correspondence
* Monitor building portal announcements to see if there is any interruption to the organisation
* Plan travel arrangements as and when required
* Arrange couriers
* Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
* Maintain security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
* Liaise with Facilities Manager regarding Health & Safety compliance within the building
* Liaise with contractors who are attending the building to enact any works
* Provide a brief weekly handover report on the building & any upcoming activities
Skills and experience needed:
* Pleasant welcoming demeanour with the ability to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations
* MS Office literate with knowledge of a CAFM system
* Minimum one year’s experience in reception/admin role which could have been gained while studying
* Calm and efficient when dealing with visitors
* Educated to minimum GCSE standard
* Flexible and a good team player
* Good attendance record
* Can work on own initiative
This is an excellent opportunity. Apply now!
Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.