Receptionist (Maternity Cover)
Salary DOE
ASAP Start
Handle Recruitment has partnered with a leading combined production and management agency who represent a top tier of individuals from the entertainment world. An opportunity has arisen for a receptionist to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis, joining the Front of House team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family feel office and team and take on a vital role within the organisation. This role involves greeting visitors at Reception, ensuring cover for the company's main switchboard and a variety of administrative duties. These duties are shared between both Receptionists.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring incoming calls to the switchboard are answered promptly and efficiently.
- Fielding calls from potential clients & responding to routine enquiries.
- Dealing with emails sent to the Company's main email addresses, forwarding these messages where appropriate.
- Responding to routine enquiries using template response as appropriate, e.g. submissions guidelines, fan mail etc.
- Greeting visitors in a welcoming and professional manner and contacting the colleague within the company to inform of arrival.
- Escorting visitors and guests when necessary.
- Responsible for ensuring Reception area is clean and tidy at all times.
- Regular stock-check of supply levels in stationery cupboard and replenishing supplies where required
- Helping Office Assistant with ordering and distribution of kitchen sundries as and when required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A practical, efficient, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to admin.
- Tact and discretion.
- Experience working in a similar role, in the creative or arts industries, would be beneficial but is not a necessity.
- Strong organisation skills, with an ability to work under pressure.
- A highly motivated self-starter attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Strong communication skills.
If your experience matches the requirements above and you're interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply now! Email hannah.johnstone@handle.co.uk with a CV to apply!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
