Receptionist

At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We’ve been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services – from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond.

Role Purpose

We are currently seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised individual to join our team as a receptionist. The receptionist will be responsible for the meeting and greeting customers in a warm and professional manner, ensuring visitors passes are completed correctly, ordering couriers and other administrative tasks as required.  

Accountabilities of the Role

• Meeting and greeting all customers arriving to the company and alert the relevant staff member of their arrival.

• Answering and directing phone calls, taking messages and ensuring timely follow up.

• Ordering couriers where required and maintain a log of all couriers requested.

• Signing for any deliveries that arrives to the company throughout the day.

• Providing administrative support to the Personal Insurance department and other departments as needed.

• Responding to customer inquiries and providing information about our company and services.

• Scheduling appointments and meetings as needed and booking meeting rooms.

• Ensuring reception area is kept tidy and presentable at all times.

• Maintaining office security by following safety procedures and controlling building access via the reception desk and issuing visitor badges

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Previous receptionist or administrative experience desired but not required

• A professional and friendly demeanour

• Strong telephone manner

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise responsibilities

• Resourceful and proactive attitude

What We Can Offer You

• Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role)

• Annual leave (increases based on service)

• Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave)

• Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates

• Health insurance or wellness subsidy

• Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy)

• Performance based bonus/commission

• Income protection

• Life cover

• Discounts on financial products

• Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Active Sports & Social Club

Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice

Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.