Background
Halls is a leading provider of property and rural services across Shropshire and surrounding counties, offering a range of services from residential and commercial sales and lettings to livestock auctions, surveying, planning and professional valuations. We are seeking a friendly, professional and efficient part time receptionist to join our busy team at our Head Office in Battlefield, Shrewsbury.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
· Answer calls - handle incoming phone calls, routing to the appropriate individual or department and/or take messages
· Greet Visitors – welcome and assist visitors, clients and employees on arrival ensuring any sign in requirements are met
· Review the diary daily to prepare for appointments
· Provide telephone and face to face advice and support to customers relating to the fine art and property auction process
· Complete applications and take telephone commission bids ensuring GDPR and ID requirements are met
· Provide administration support in the cash office on Fine Art auction sale days
· Use company software to review invoices and process payments for various departments
· Act as the liaison between porters and customers to facilitate the collection of items
· Manage the incoming and outgoing post and courier deliveries on a daily basis
· Support departments with catalogue printing and enveloping
· Ensure the opening up and end of day checks are completed
· Provide general administration support to departments as and when required
The Candidate
· Excellent customer service skills and a friendly professional demeanour
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
· Ability to work under pressure maintaining excellent customer service at all time
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite with the confidence to learn other computer-based programmes and systems
· Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
What we offer
· An exciting role for an individual looking for a part time role with one of the leading companies in the region
· Core days Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am -5.30pm, half an hr lunch, plus additional days to cover Fine Art sales (Approx 20 days per year) and holiday cover.
· 28 days holiday (pro-rata), plus your Birthday Day, plus additional days for long service
· Annual core salary £11250 per year
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Free on-site parking
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining why you believe you would be the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected]
Job Type: Part Time
Pay: From £11,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
