Part Time Receptionist (2-year temporary contract)

Part Time Receptionist (2-year temporary contract)

Salary range £17,345 to £20,684 per annum pro rata 25 hrs/week (9:00am - 2:00pm)

Customer Services is looking for a part-time Receptionist to provide an excellent customer experience on the front of house reception desk. If you enjoy meeting and interacting with people, then this is a role for you. This is a varied role for someone with a flexible and adaptable approach who can prioritise the workload and adhere to deadlines.

You will be well organised in your approach ensuring that the reception area is always tidy and presentable. You will be handling a wide range of enquiries and requests from face-to-face visitors, phone calls and emails. Solid written and communication skills are therefore essential to this role.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year pro rata for part time staff. 

Closing date: 19 February 2025 (noon)

Interview date: To be confirmed

For full information and to apply online, visit www.surreyjobs.info or www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1233

 Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

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