About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity at DS Smith for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the DS Smith at their brand-new corporate head office in Paddington Square (London) as our Receptionist. This is a fabulous role for the right candidate to be part of a dynamic and lively business function.
This role is a full-time office-based role working Monday to Friday with the working hours between the hours of 7.30am to 4pm.
As a natural people-person, you will be the first point of contact for our colleagues, visitors, and external customers, assisting with onsite queries and supporting onsite meetings.
Working with the rest of the Reception Team, you will be managing the switchboard, assist with meeting room bookings & queries and general administrative tasks to ensure our colleagues and visitors receive a warm and friendly welcome. In addition to this, you will provide handovers to the cleaning and maintenance team and assist the Workplace Manager with fire drills, first aid requirements and any ad hoc requests.
So, if you are a natural people person, with receptionist or customer service experience and have strong administrative skills, to then we might be looking for you!
About you
· Good communication skills
· Excellent administrative skills
· Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, word and excel
· A can-do attitude, a must!
· Well organised, able to prioritise workloads
· Well-presented and friendly manner
· Must have previous reception experience
· Trained Fire marshal & appointed first aider or willing to take similar trainings/certificate arranged by the company
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Discretionary bonus
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee Discounts
· Cycle to work scheme
Location: This is an office-based role in our corporate head office in Paddington Square (London).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• What is your current salary? Please indicate in your local currency e.g. 30,000 GBP
• Please indicate what your salary expectations are if successful with your application in your local currency e.g 30,000 GBP
• What is your notice period with your current employer?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ely
Reference ID: Receptionist