Receptionist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive.  Best known as the world’s leading conservation body, we’re also committed to safeguarding the natural world through tackling the global threat of climate change, and by helping people to change the way they live and ease pressure on natural resources.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join WWF in its 50th Anniversary year and play a key role in our busy headquarters office.  As our Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for many of our prospective supporters and for those making general enquiries about our organisation.  You will be vital to us as someone who can shape the success of future collaborations by making an outstanding first impression on our stakeholders both on the telephone and in person.

You will have extensive experience as an established receptionist and administrator and experience of switchboard operation is essential.  Smart in appearance and professional at all times, you will be able to prioritise your work and carry out this work under pressure.   Excellent communication skills are essential and you will be expected to communicate with senior directors and trustees as well as dealing with all visitors and contractors.

In addition to your reception duties, you will be asked to keep detailed records of occupancy and visitor numbers and will be required to carry out general administrative tasks.  A high level of IT experience will be required and in particular experience of Microsoft Outlook and Excel would be an advantage.

This role may be suitable for a job share so part time applications will be considered.

For more information refer to the job description.

Additional Information

Salary:  £17,400 - £18,500 per annum (subject to job evaluation outcome)
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Contract type: Full time (37 hours per week), Permanent
Reference: 1618
Closing date: Friday 1 July 2011
Interview date: Wednesday 15 July 2011

Applications

To apply send your CV and a covering letter which details how your experience and skillset meets each point within the person specification. In the covering letter please also state the job code and where you saw this post advertised and send both documents to:

The Recruitment Specialist 
WWF-UK 
Panda House 
Weyside Park 
Godalming 
Surrey GU7 1XR 
t: 01483 426444 
f: 01483 426409

or email: recruitment@wwf.org.uk

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