Part-Time Receptionist

What You’ll Be Doing

• Greet and assist all visitors, clients, and suppliers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer incoming calls, directing enquiries or taking accurate messages as required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and ensure items reach the appropriate department.
• Support the office with general administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, filing, and stationery management.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable reception and meeting room area, ensuring facilities are ready for use.
• Assist the Office Manager & PA to the CEO with meeting coordination and travel arrangements when required.
• Handle enquiries professionally and confidentially.
• Work collaboratively with the team to provide high‑quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures, undertaking any other duties reasonably required to support the effective running of the office.

• Experience in a receptionist or front‑of‑house role, ideally within a busy office or construction environment.
• Flexibility to provide additional cover for the morning Receptionist during periods of holiday or absence, sometimes at short notice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Practical, logical, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 20 hours per week, from 13:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position.
• Benefits include:
  • Access to Company pension.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
  • Bonus scheme.
• Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24‑hour confidential employee support line.