Receptionist
Kent County Council, Ashford
Receptionist
£23921
Kent County Council, Ashford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e2f66e79eb11423d9323a9dd32a2a788
Full Job Description
- Greet and welcome visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Answer incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate person or department
- Manage the reception area, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
- Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries
- Perform various administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, and data entry
- Assist with scheduling appointments and meetings
- Handle inquiries and provide information to clients and visitors This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification
- Full induction
- Training and development opportunities
- Basic salary of between £24,040 and £25,002 pro rata
- Annual leave allowance of 27 to 29 days after 5 years service (plus bank holidays and an extra day off at Christmas)
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop in your career
We are currently seeking a friendly, organised, and professional Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, the Receptionist plays a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, good customer service skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
This job role is for Monday to Friday between 08:30am and 1:30pm Our Offer: