We rise to challenges together Salary: Up to £36k, depending on experience Benefits: Life Assurance (1 x salary), MyBargains Discount Platform, a range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Location: Fitzroy, London, W1T 3JJ Ways of Working: Site-based Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday / 08:30 – 17:00 Contract: Permanent Possibility of Job Share Why join us? We’re ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of our 24/7 operation keeps us agile and offers a wide range of career opportunities to explore. We encourage everyone to push their limits, work hard, and demonstrate resilience. What we do. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. About the role. As a receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors to the Corporate Head office, ensuring a warm and professional welcome. You'll also provide general administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the office. Your role will be essential in maintaining an organized, positive atmosphere, supporting the team, and assisting with day-to-day office operations. Role Accountabilities: Meet and greet guests in reception Booking and managing meeting rooms using Microsoft Calendar Set up meeting rooms for meetings and lunches Arrange lunches for meetings when requested Provide refreshments as required Keep meeting rooms tidy Ensure fridges are fully stocked with refreshments Maintain office coffee machines Ordering and ensuring adequate supplies of kitchen items for the office including coffee, tea, sugar, milk and coke Daily collection of post from the post room and distribution Franking and posting Maintain and order stationery for the office ensuring adequate supplies of paper/toners etc. Ordering of taxis and couriers Printing and binding of ad hoc documents Assisting with administrative tasks as needed About you. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for helping others. You will be confident, approachable, and calm under pressure, with a genuine desire to assist and support the team. Your enthusiasm and strong work ethic will drive you to take initiative and manage tasks efficiently. If you’re a motivated, reliable individual with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, you’ll be the perfect fit for this role Essential Skills Ability to be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines Demonstrates the ability to use his/her initiative Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and good PC skills Excellent organisation and administration skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Good spelling and grammar Ability to interact confidently at all levels Personal attributes Confident, Cheerful, Calm Keen and enthusiastic, willing to assist others – wants to be involved Self-motivated Proactive, reliable, flexible, discrete Excellent interpersonal, application, organisational and planning skills Highly motivated individual What you’ll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years’ service) Free Carparking??? – Site dependant Proud to be Bakkavor. We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team Find out more and apply.