Receptionist – Front‑Desk Professional

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors at our Ashford Business Park office. The role suits someone who thrives in a busy, fast‑paced environment and enjoys delivering a positive first impression.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, clients and contractors, ensuring a warm and professional reception.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls and enquiries.
• Manage meeting room bookings and coordinate visitor schedules.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, parcels and deliveries.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider office team.
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area at all times.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front‑of‑house or customer‑service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary between £25,000 and £28,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.
• Free on‑site parking and modern office with excellent transport links.
• Ongoing training, development opportunities and regular staff events.