Receptionist

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Front‑of‑house receptionist handling visitors, calls, mail and office admin
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
h&s
first aid
maintenance reporting
newsletter
visitor management
front desk
  • Assisting the Office manager where required on any H & S tasks
  • Act as an appointed first aider and emergency warden
  • First point of contact for any reporting maintenance and cleaning issues
  • Compiling the office newsletter and managing office comms via our internal systems
  • Meeting and greeting visitors along with issuing security passes
  • Coordinating meeting resources and lunches
  • Securely handling calls, post, orders and general enquiries
  • Managing all aspects of our front of house
  • Communicating local office inductions, emergency arrangements, first aid etc
What you bring
ms office
front of house
teamwork
communication
health safety
experience
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent front of house and people skills
  • Previous experience in a front of house role
  • Proficient in MS office applications
  • Ability to effectively communicate with staff and visitors through, phone, email and in person
  • Some knowledge of Health and Safety in the context of an office environment
Benefits
  • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
  • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no sponsorship for skilled worker visa route as of april 2024.
  • candidates eligible via other immigration routes without sponsorship are welcome.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
  • Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
  • Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
  • Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
  • History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
  • We are one global team.
  • We strive to make a positive difference.
  • We value people and their contributions.
  • We act with integrity and respect.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
  • Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
  • Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
  • Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
  • Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
  • Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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