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At Pertemps,
The average salary for:

Receptionist
in North West is
£28,290

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Receptionists receive and direct telephone calls and visitors to commercial, government and other establishments.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. There are a variety of relevant vocational qualifications available. NVQs/SVQs in Administration are available at Level 2 that encompass various aspects of reception work. Professional qualifications are also available.

TASKS

  • Answers, screens and forwards or otherwise deals with telephone enquiries.
  • Maintains reception area in good order.
  • Receives callers and clients and directs them to the appropriate person or department.
  • Records details of visitors, issues security passes and informs visitors of any actions to be taken in case of an emergency.
  • Records the details of enquiries and makes appointments and reservations.
  • Supplies brochures, pamphlets and other information for clients.