London, UK
Receptionist
at Haworth Tompkins
Haworth Tompkins is seeking a receptionist to join its team in London.
Award-winning architectural practice Haworth Tompkins are looking for a Receptionist to support our studio coordinator and the general running of our busy front desk. This is an office based, part-time position of three days per week.
Reception duties:
- greet visitors
- answer all incoming phone calls
- open and scan incoming mail
- organise outgoing post and create postage labels
- manage meeting rooms
- book interpreters and manage invoices
- organise refreshments and lunch for visitors and meetings
- keep communal areas such as the kitchen and meeting rooms clean and tidy
- manage main studio email account
- create and log purchase orders for staff orders and project samples
- keep the supplier database up to date
- order stationary, office equipment and model making materials
- order weekly groceries for both studios
- manage recycling supplies and file transfer notes
- manage studio printer supplies
- ad hoc duties
- working closely with the studio coordinator and studio manager
Administation duties:
- support studio coordinator and studio manager
- book couriers, taxis, train tickets, restaurant reservations and accommodation for staff
- file applicant CVs
- help organise CPDs and file attendance records
- ensure that all office spaces reflect the high standards of a design practice
- general administration support for all members of staff including research tasks, document management and binding of project reports
- support working groups to deliver initiatives
Additional information
Haworth Tompkins is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are particularly interested in applicants from underrepresented groups including women, those from a BAME background, with disabilities and the LGBT+ community. We seek to support flexible working arrangements to suit family commitments. Regrettably due to the expected volume of replies, we can only contact shortlisted applicants.
Apply by email only, do not send printed documents or links to online portfolios.
Applications can be addressed to Caroline McTurk.
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Please state your availability in the covering email.
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Application closing date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Candidates who apply after the closing date may not be considered for the position.