Receptionist (Part-Time) - #195190

Package: £24,075 - 26,750 (Pro Rata, Salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20348

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Receptionist at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Receptionist, you will play a key role in creating a professional and welcoming environment, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors and colleagues on site.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide front-of-house reception support, manage visitor access and bookings, and help ensure site processes are followed in line with security, health and safety requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a professional reception service to internal and external customers
• Managing visitor bookings and site access in line with security and HSE procedures
• Supporting administration tasks including visitor reporting and trend analysis
• Maintaining up-to-date site and security information
• Supporting site emergency response processes and communications
• Identifying and supporting continuous improvement opportunities
  
  
  

Essential experience of the Receptionist:

• Previous experience in a receptionist role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• High attention to detail
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn
  
  
  

Essential qualifications for the Receptionist:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
  
  
  

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 25 hours per week based at our Malvern site. Set working times are Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 12:30pm.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community