Receptionist
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Dublin office for a receptionist to join our team. This is an exciting and challenging role and the successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, initiative, curiosity, individual awareness, and influencing skills, along with excellent communication, planning, and organisational capabilities.
As a receptionist in our Dublin office, the successful candidate will be the interface between the company and our clients, the friendly face that greets visitors and manages the front desk of our organisation. Your role is crucial as you will be the first point of contact for clients and guests.
As a Receptionist at Arup, you will:
Meet and greet all guests/clients.
Answer all switchboard calls and dispatch callers to the most appropriate internal staff member in a prompt and professional manner.
Ensure that the front office is managed efficiently and that all visitors/calls are dealt with in a timely, professional and friendly manner.
Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence by mail and email.
Provide general administration support including processing invoices, booking meeting rooms, ordering catering, where required and other administration duties
Booking Domestic and Internationals Travel.
Post management (sign for all deliveries, distribute deliveries, ensure post is ready for collection, couriers)
Assist the administration team on any ad hoc duties that may arise.
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for someone who is passionate. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:
3+ years experience in a receptionist role within a corporate environment
Excellent telephone manner.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanour, excellent customer service skills.
Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Minimum Leaving Certificate education or equivalent.
ECDL or equivalent computer qualification.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you:
Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?
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