Receptionist

We are looking for a Receptionist, to join our expanding team at Lockington (nr Derby & Nottingham).

FPCR are one of the country s leading award-winning multi-disciplinary environmental design practices, established for over 65 years.

We are looking for a receptionist to provide the first important point of contact between our clients, and the team. Based at Lockington Hall, near Castle Donington. The role of receptionist primarily involves welcoming visitors to the Hall, both for our practice and for other companies within the Hall, and taking calls for all 5 offices of the practice across the country. Other administrative duties include booking travel arrangements for the team and dealing with general administration such as supporting meetings. We are looking for someone with a bright and positive personality, who has excellent interpersonal skills and is good working as part of a team. Good organisational skills are also required. The successful candidate may have previous reception experience, or similar transferable skills.

The role would involve:

• Meeting and greeting visitors to Lockington Hall
• Taking calls for staff for our offices in Lockington, Sheffield, York, Exeter and Dorking.
• Booking hotels and making travel arrangements for our staff
• Supporting meetings that take place, setting up meeting rooms, organising food and beverages.
• Being the central point of contact for staff out of the office

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a customer facing role
• A bright and positive personality with a can do attitude.
• Be able to deal with occasionally difficult callers
• Have good IT skills
• Be a team player
• Good organisational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• The ability to drive (and commute to Lockington)

The Working Hours:

This is a part time role, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with a 1 hour lunch break, 14 hours per week (Thursday and Friday).

Salary: 20,000 - 22,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

ABOUT FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. We have also recently become an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees such as an annual tax-free bonus. We offer a competitive salary, with bonus scheme and a number of additional employee benefits including a health cash plan, and Bike to Work scheme.

INTERESTED? If you would like to apply for a position with us, please upload your CV.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.