Receptionist

The Venues Collection; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Abingdon is seeking a friendly Receptionist to provide first-class reception service. The role involves creating a welcoming atmosphere and handling administrative tasks, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Competitive benefits include healthcare, discounts, and a supportive work environment. Join us to grow your career with unrivalled opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Medicash - Healthcare benefits

Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check

Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site

Entertainment discounts

Health & Wellbeing discounts

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Meals on duty

Vodaphone discounts

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days + BHs and additional day off for your birthday

On-going training & development

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Display fantastic organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be competent in using Microsoft Office and general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all staff and visitors.
• Answering all incoming calls in a friendly manner.
• Providing administrative support across a diverse range of areas.
• Managing the ordering and distribution of office supplies.
• Ensuring the office area is always kept neat and tidy.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Fantastic organisational skills

Competence in Microsoft Office

Passion for delivering excellent customer service

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships

Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job description

Join to apply for the Receptionist role at The Venues Collection

We're currently recruiting a friendly Receptionist to provide first‑class reception service for Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Receptionist, you will work in a welcoming team to ensure that all staff and visitors are greeted and dealt with in a warm and efficient manner. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all staff and visitors
• Answering all incoming calls in a friendly manner
• Providing administrative support across a diverse range of areas
• Managing the ordering and distribution of office supplies
• Ensuring the office area is always kept neat and tidy
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our Ideal Receptionist

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess fantastic organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Be competent in using Microsoft Office and general office equipment
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Benefits

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On‑going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel‑like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!