Receptionist in Basingstoke

1to1 Group are recruiting for a Receptionist for one of our clients in Basingstoke. This will involve all reception duties, phone calls, correspondence and enquiries are delivered in an efficient and proactive manner. The role includes the coordination of office facilities, including meeting room management and stationary orders.

Role Details

• Basingstoke
• £27,000- £31,000
• Temporary / Temp to Perm
• Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm.

Role Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors on arrival and take responsibility for the signing in & checking out.
• Respond to incoming calls politely, quickly and efficiently, transferring to relevant departments and ensuring any messages are relayed in a timely manner.
• Ensure the reception area is kept clean and tidy.
• Management of the building and site.
• Ensure meeting rooms and areas are clean and tidy and arrange repairs for faulty equipment.
• Print and display weekly meeting room calendars and make revisions as required.
• Monitor and maintain levels of stationery.
• Book PAT testing, electricians, air conditioning engineers, boiler servicing and plumbers when required, raising purchase orders.
• PC, telephone and monitor cleaning, raising relevant purchase orders.
• Assume role Fire Marshal in the office and test both the fire and intruder alarms on a weekly basis.
• Manage the email inbox and resolve the enquiry or pass to the appropriate person.
• Open and date stamp all non-confidential mail and distribute to the relevant team member.
• Book couriers as required, raising necessary purchase orders.
• Provide cover daily after 14:30 and throughout the day during periods of sickness and holidays to provide day‑to‑day management of company vehicles.
• Contribute toward the organisation and planning of activities for employees, including parties, raffles and charity activities, birthday cards and other special occasions.
• Provide administrative support as required to other parts of the business when needed.
• Complete tasks for Starters and Leavers as required.

Role Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient verbal and written English with good attention to detail.
• IT proficient with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High standards of personal presentation at all times.
• Experience working in a busy office supporting 50+ employees.

As an equal opportunity’s employer, 1to1 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

1to1 Group is one of the leading recruitment agencies for jobs in Hampshire for permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions. Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you do not hear from a consultant within 5 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.