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

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