Graduate Receptionist - Premium Office - Mon - Fri - 21k

Job Description

VANRATH are thrilled to be assisting with this Rare opportunity for a Graduate Front of House to join one of the most exciting up-coming ventures to hit Belfast. This Receptionist will join a prestigious award-winning provider of flexible workspace, almost like the Hilton of flexible office spaces. The Historic Custom House building is being converted to this State-of-the-Art office space.

This role would suit a charismatic, presentable and personable Receptionist.

This is a Permanent - Monday - Friday position. No Weekend Working. Based in Belfast City Centre.

Degree educated individuals are preferred.

Salary

£21,250 + Fantastic Benefits and tonnes of perks from a modern company

The Ideal Person.

  • Chatty, warm and approachable personality essential

  • 1st point of contact - the wow factor

  • Passion for front of house

  • Extremely presentable

Responsibilities

  • First point of contact for the building, meeting and greeting all visitors, stakeholders and clients
  • To ensure the reception area is tidy, safe and welcoming to all clients, stakeholders and visitors
  • To provide a responsive and efficient reception and telephone service to all our clients and visitors
  • To ensure that all visitors including contractors follow the relevant signing in/out procedures
  • To book meetings, catering and couriers for clients and communicate this to the onsite centre team
  • To carry out administrative and clerical duties as required

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.

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