Title:  Receptionist

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF17976

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 Haslar 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’ll have the opportunity to undertake a range of reception duties across the business presenting a positive image of QinetiQ.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing reception services and assistance to any internal and external customers
• The administration of visitors and event bookings in line with security and health and safety requirements
• Being conversant with the site emergency response process and sharing knowledge with local guards as appropriate
• Communicating and exchanging information whilst identifying continuous improvement opportunities within your role
• Understanding the concepts of the site team and having awareness of other business areas
• Carrying out any additional duties requested by the Head of Site

Essential experience of the Receptionist:   

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• The ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Being able to show good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• To be able to provide attention to detail with a willingness to learn new skills and processes

Essential qualifications for the Receptionist:

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 21 hours per week based at our Haslar site. Set working times are 07:00 – 11:15 and 11:00 – 15:30 on a 2 week basis.

Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin and rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
 

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.

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