Receptionist | St Albans | £26k-£28k

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a receptionist to join a well-established and growing company based in St Albans.

This is an exciting time to join the business who are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation currently undergoing an exciting period of change. They have a clear strategic vision and a commitment to continuous improvement, focused on building a stronger, more innovative business.

As the first point of contact, the Receptionist will play a vital role in creating a positive first impression for visitors and callers. This role requires excellent communication skills, a warm and professional manner, and strong organisational abilities to support the smooth day-to-day running of our reception area and administrative functions.

What’s in it for you

Hours: Monday to Friday

Pension

Free parking

Friendly, welcoming and supportive company

Established and successful company

Growing company

Key Responsibilities

Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner

Manage incoming emails and calls, directing them appropriately and taking accurate messages when necessary

Maintain a tidy and presentable reception area

To open and distribute incoming post and deliveries to the relevant people in a timely manner

Organising the delivery of outgoing post and deliveries including visiting the post office when necessary

Maintain office filing systems

Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared for meetings and kept tidy

Provide administrative support to various departments as required, including data entry, document preparation, and filing

Order and maintain office supplies, including health & safety equipment, first aid boxes and refreshments for staff

Organise lunches and refreshments for meetings and visitors as required

Liaise with and manage general service supplier contracts e.g. cleaners

Support senior leadership with off-site travel arrangements

What the employer is looking for:

Previous experience in a receptionist, front of house, or administrative role.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Professional, friendly, and approachable manner.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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