Vacancy for Receptionist/Events Assistant

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Location	Exeter, Devon EX1
Contract Type	Permanent - Employee
Working Days	Monday- Friday
Working Times Between	07.30 am and 6.00 pm
Shift Pattern	Days
Working Hours per Week	40 hours per week
Pay Rate	£10.89 per hour
Job Reference	OP/48159/r

The main purpose of the role is to assist with the day-to-day task involved with working within a busy reception and events service. To become a part of a team and to deliver a professional and effect services to the client and building users.

While you may be based within the reception area the role will be one that can enable an employee to cover all areas within the team and other areas within the contract

Main Duties:

• Communicating with the client and staff in the building to coordinate tasks, always liaising with line manager/ Supervisor.
• To assist and understand the role of the other team on the contract and to help within them when required this is to provide cover with both departments during periods of leave or sickness and to assist during busy period.
• Duties could include helping to set up for catering events and assisting the catering team
• Room layout including moving tables and chairs
• Testing lighting, microphones and screens
• Approving room bookings

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Good written and verbal communication and administration skills 
• Confidence in speaking to others in a professional environment.
• Proven team working skills. 
• Previous experience working in a busy environment with constant demands on time.
• To display a positive and professional attitude
• To ensure that all clients and customers are dealt with promptly and courteously.
• Develop and maintain positive contact with customers.
• Deal with concerns and complaints promptly of the role!
• Attention to detail essential.
• To be physically fit to carry out some lifting duties. 
• IT knowledge of word and excel important.