Receptionist (Temp) - Sport

• Sector: office support
• Type: office-based
• Contact: Rebecca Ramsden
• Contact Email: rebecca.ramsden@handle.co.uk
• Duration: Ongoing temp
• Start Date: Immediate
• Expiry Date: 24 March 2023
• Job Ref: BBBH104805

Calling all Receptionists interested in Sport!

The Receptionist will need to be friendly, engaging and a great communicator; in charge of the front of house reception area, meeting and greeting guests and supporting with admin.

To start immediately for an ongoing period covering holiday- possible opportunities for longer roles with the company too!

Responsibilities to include:

• Switchboard - answering the switchboard and transferring calls to the relevant personnel.
• Emails - manage the reception emails by responding to and dealing with internal and external queries.
• Meeting rooms - booking meeting rooms, managing the meeting room diaries; ensuring that the rooms are kept tidy at all times.
• Hospitality - meeting and greeting guests, assisting with meeting room set up (where necessary).
• Events - supporting the Office Assistants with preparations and logistics for internal and external staff events
• Post - sorting incoming and outgoing post, arranging couriers and franking outgoing post.
• Catering - sourcing catering for meetings, events and the overall office.
• Stationery - sourcing and ordering supplies; keeping stationery stock replenished.
• Facilities - reporting any office issues to line manager and/or facilities manager.
• Health and safety - fire warden coordination, replenishing first aid kits throughout the office.
• Ad hoc duties - processing business cards for staff from design, approving proof and ordering; event co-ordination in the office; assisting with organising office space.

Must haves:

• Available immediate start
• Receptionist or Front of House experience
• Desired/previous experience in the Sports industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confidence working with MS Office
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Professional, motivated and enjoy taking ownership of the Front of House area

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.