Receptionist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Lordswood Boys' School

Description

About us
Lordswood Boys' School is a small business in Birmingham. We are professional and agile.


Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Wellness programmes

Our work environment includes:

• Onthejob training
• Busy but upbeat atmosphere
• Safe work environment

Lordswood Boys' School is looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk and assist with administrative duties. The Receptionist's duties include greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing visitors to the appropriate areas of the office. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should be friendly, empathetic, and quick on your feet. You should be able to work independently while also being a team player. The goal is to ensure that every visitor is greeted and directed to the correct person.


Responsibilities:

• Greets all visitors, visitors and persons in a courteous, professional manner.
• Directs visitors to appropriate persons or departments.
• Answers incoming phone calls in a professional manner and transfers them to appropriate persons or departments as needed.
• Maintains security by controlling access to the building and controlling visitor traffic through the building.
• Assists with maintaining office equipment including photocopier, fax machine, scanner, etc.
• Assists with preparation of mail and package for mail delivery.
• Assists with preparation of packages for outbound truck deliveries.
• Assists with preparation of inbound truck deliveries.
• Ensures that all correspondence is properly addressed and sent to the proper person or department.
• Keeps office area neat and orderly at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management or supervisor.

Requirements:

• Certificate in office administration preferred but not required (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as Receptionist preferred but not required.

Experience:
Previous experience as Receptionist or Front Desk Representative in an office setting preferred but not required


Salary:
£23,326.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023