Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a full time, permanent receptionist to join a successful and growing professional services company in their Guildford office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, proactive working environment with a wonderful, friendly team of people. We are looking for candidates with front of house experience, ideally within a professional office setting. This role is Monday to Friday working either 7.30am-4.00pm or 9.00am – 5.30pm.
Duties as a receptionist will include:
- Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages.
- Organising meeting rooms.
- Greeting clients, suppliers, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner, always providing an excellent service.
- Ordering supplies and general assistance in the smooth running of the office.
- Organising post and couriers.
- Administrative support to the wider office.
The successful candidate will have:
- A professional telephone manner.
- Excellent communications skills.
- The ability to multitask and problem solve.
- An enthusiastic and friendly approach.
- A good understanding of Microsoft packages
To be considered for the top end of the salary bracket, you will need to have experience within a professional services environment. We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this particular position, your CV will be kept on file and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford, GU1 2BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across KC Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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