​Emin Read is currently seeking a professional, energetic and friendly person to join our Reception team in Eastbourne. Experience in a receptionist role or similar is essential.
The successful candidate will be competent at managing a high volume of client calls, emails, internal admin and able to prioritise accordingly whilst maintaining a positive and friendly disposition towards all clients and employees.

Responsibilities:

• Answer, screen and forward high volumes of incoming phone calls quickly and efficiently
• Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Ensure reception area is clean, tidy and presentable at all times
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Order office supplies, refreshments and keep kitchen equipment replenished
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs and manage petty cash
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying and faxing

Essential Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organisational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Positive and friednly customer focused attitude
• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English

Immediate start available.
Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter. Interviews will be in person.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

• Answer, screen and forward high volumes of incoming phone calls quickly and efficiently
• Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Ensure reception area is clean, tidy and presentable at all times
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Order office supplies, refreshments and keep kitchen equipment replenished
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs and manage petty cash
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying and faxin