Job Description

PERPETUAL IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK…

Perpetual is an international management consultancy working across US, Australia, the UK and Canada. We are a values-based organisation that partners with leaders to shape world class businesses, effective governments and empowered communities.

We are looking for a Receptionist to join our close-knit New York Office on a permanent basis. This key role will receive incoming calls and provide high quality customer service to our clients as well as administrative support to the wider operations team.

YOU ARE:

• An expert juggler who prides themselves on remaining calm under pressure
• Self-directed and able to effectively manage your time and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the role and work environment
• A strong communicator who can liaise professionally with a range of external and internal clients
• Driven to learn and grow professionally
• A collaborator who brings energy and enthusiasm for collaborating with others and loves working in, and across, teams

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, some key accountabilities of this role include:

• Welcome all clients and visitors upon entering Simonds premises
• Answer internal and external calls
• Ensure all mail received is distributed to each department and outgoing mail is ready for pick-up
• Coordinate the receipt and dispatch of all courier deliveries
• Ensure that the reception and common area is well presented
• General administration tasks as requested
• Some event coordination tasks as requested

AND THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an administration/reception role in an office-based environment
• Experience within the Building and Construction Industry, desired but not essential
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional customer service skills and a strong ability to develop rapport with key stakeholders
• A positive and self-motivated attitude
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

FINALLY, THE IMPORTANT DETAILS…

• Perpetual is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Perpetual is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.
• We seek people who demonstrate an ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
• If you have experience working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you! Please click Apply below.