Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : SF20071

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Receptionist at our Fort Halstead site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Receptionist you will undertake a range of reception duties across the business, always presenting a positive image of Qineti

Q and ensuring that processes and procedures are followed.

Day-to-day, you will be the initial point of contact for any site visitors to Qineti

Q’s Fort Halstead site, presenting a positive image to a variety of stakeholders and assisting with enquiries.

• Demonstrating and understanding concepts of Business Administration Services whilst having awareness of other business areas
• Providing reception service and assistance to internal and external customers
• Providing support to groups of visitors, i.e. booking onto site, using standard procedures and in line with health and safety and security requirements
• Maintaining a range of records, entering, collating and organizing data using standard methods to assist with data analysis
• Managing a large volume of telephone calls utilising voicemail, E‑Mail for self and on behalf of others
• Assisting with the booking of rooms, catering, and resources for meetings. This includes photocopying, printing, shredding etc.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multi‑task
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Previous experience working in a customer service environment

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea of background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

Hours:

07:30‑16:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30‑15:30 Friday. Some flexibility on working times may be required.

Our facilities at Fort Halstead, located in Kent, focus on a wide range of defence‑related research, particularly weapons systems and military technology. Modern laboratories enable engineers and scientists to conduct high‑tech research in material science, systems engineering, and advanced simulation techniques.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.