Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
REF 27764
Receptionist role in Gillingham
- The job location- Rainham Healthy Living Centre. 103-107 high street Rainham ME88AA
- The hourly rate £9.50
- Weekly hours 22.5 per week
- Replacement, additional headcount, or restructure – replacement
Job Description
We are looking for a Receptionist at our Healthy Living Centres in Medway. You will be required 22.5 hours a week. There will be opportunity for overtime to cover holiday and sickness. You will need to be able to travel to all 4 sites across Medway. Sometimes at short notice.
Duties will include:
- Answering the telephone in a professional manner.
- Directing patients to their appointment and handling appointment lists.
- Signing visitors into the building.
- Assigning room keys to staff and clinics and ensuring keys are returned and accounted for.
- Replying to emails and carrying out tasks.
- Reporting building issues to our maintenance team.
- Filling out incident and accident reports when required.
To be considered for the role you must demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience as a receptionist or administrator.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Able to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Team Player.
- Good IT Skills and comfortable using Microsoft Office.
- Highly organised.
- Must have good verbal and written English.
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: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Mitie'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 Building & Personnel Services.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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