Receptionist Gravesend, United Kingdom £26,956 - £27,765 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 1 May, 2026 Posted On 20 April, 2026
Kent County Council
Gravesend, United Kingdom
Base: £26,956 - £27,765 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Professional front line reception service
Visitor badge issuance and security enforcement
Fire evacuation roll call representative duties
Kent County Council is seeking a Receptionist for their Gravesend office, offering a salary between £26,956 and £27,765 per annum. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service and requires a professional front-line presence, with responsibilities including managing appointments, maintaining a clean reception area, and assisting with basic administrative tasks
Job Summary
The role provides a professional front line reception service to clients, staff, and the public while ensuring a positive organizational impression.
Responsibilities include enforcing security procedures, acting as a fire evacuation roll call representative, and managing office stock levels.
The position offers an excellent local government pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for career development.
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Kent County Council is seeking a Receptionist for their Gravesend office, offering a salary between £26,956 and £27,765 per annum. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service and requires a professional front-line presence, with responsibilities including managing appointments, maintaining a clean reception area, and assisting with basic administrative tasks.
Salary
Base: £26,956 - £27,765 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Local government pension scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Professional front line reception service
Visitor badge issuance and security enforcement
Fire evacuation roll call representative duties
Video conference basic assistance
Stock monitoring for tea coffee and milk
Flexible travel across wide geographical area
Nice-to-have
Customer centric approach and empathy
Proactive innovation in working methods
Calendar and appointment scheduling skills
Data entry and filing capabilities
Key Requirements
Command of spoken English sufficient for effective performance
Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service
Ability to travel across a wide geographical area
Work Rights
Statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure command of spoken English/Welsh