Receptionist
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,360.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,360 + great benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, ip33 1be |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4701137_1750844315 |
Summary
Your new company
A prestigious business working in a lovely office space.
Your new role
I am recruiting for a newly created Receptionist job to manage all front-of-house functions. You will be working in a standalone reception area but supporting the wider business with administrative tasks. Duties include but not limited to:
- Reception duties: welcome visitors, handle incoming calls, receive and arrange postal deliveries
- Set up and clear away refreshments for meetings as required
- Ensure smooth running of the kitchen and its facilities, emptying the dishwasher daily
- Order stationery, kitchen and bathroom supplies as well as facilities admin
- Update signage around the office, including Fire Warden and First Aider Signs
- Run weekly fire alarm tests, monitor the Fire Evacuation list and help fire marshals with fire drills
- Printing and various other administration support to departments as required
- Administer company Purchase Orders
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this receptionist job you will require:
- Previous reception and administrative experience
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Great IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and COINS
- Attention to detail
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be working as part of a friendly and experienced team, supporting their front-of-house function.
- 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- 100% office based on on-site parking
- Competitive salary
- Great benefits package
What you need to do now
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