Birmingham
We are looking for 2x Receptionists (Job Share) to join our growing team. PJA are one of the leading independent transport, engineering and placemaking specialists in the UK, with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading. We provide expert advice on a wide range of projects across the UK and beyond from new settlements and nationally strategic infrastructure projects, through to urban regeneration schemes and a wide range of education, employment and sports and leisure developments. Our strength lies with our team of people, all of whom have been employed for their unique skills and talents but, if you cut us in half you’ll find the same core values all the way through us – we are credible, engaging and creative and our mission is to create better places through great design. We are looking 2x Receptionists to provide a welcoming experience and professional support to internal and external stakeholders. The standard shifts will be 08:00–13:00 (AM) and 13:00–18:00 (PM). However, we are flexible and happy to discuss slight adjustments to the AM End/PM Start time for the right candidates. Some of the key responsibilities would include: • Reception and Front-of-House Management, • Visitor and Client Experience Coordination, • Meeting, Hospitality, and Events (Charity and Seasonal) Support, • Office Coordination and Daily Operational Checks, • Mail, Deliveries and Document Handling, • General Administration and Office Support Skills and Experience • NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering (desired, but not essential) The applicant should also be able to demonstrate: • Strong background in hospitality, • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Attention to detail essential, • Good team player, with a proactive, collaborative approach, • Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to build a strong rapport at all levels across the business, • Microsoft Office applications We are proud to employ a wide range of people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Senior members of the team share a common desire to get the job done without the encumbrances often associated with large multi-disciplinary practices, whilst the more junior members of the team thrive on the fast-paced environment and the variety of work they can get involved with. As a member of the PJA team, you can expect: • An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport, • Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes: • Competitive salary, • 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays and the ability to purchase additional days, • Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme, • Private healthcare and access to a range of wellbeing services, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Techscheme, • Payment of professional subscription, • Membership of our group pension scheme, • Life Assurance