Receptionist

Receptionist

Reports to: People Manager 

Location: Office based - Newmarket 

Hours: 8 am start - end time negotiable - 4-day working week (no salary sacrifice) Full-time & part-time options considered 

Salary: £24,000 

Working Pattern: 9-12 month maternity cover - start date Jan 2025 

Who we are and what is important to us:

Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools. 

Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier. 

The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper although as part of the Beyond team, you’ll join a wider, supportive environment where you’ll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group. 

We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.

Job snapshot:

As Beyond’s Receptionist, your primary responsibilities will be to take care of the shared office spaces and welcome visitors. 

This is a varied role where we’re looking for someone who has the willingness to support all areas of the business. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Meet and greet visitors, covering deliveries, interviewees and other external guests adhering to our visitor process and signing in policies 
• Prepare and manage meeting rooms for visitors 
• Manage incoming and outgoing postage
• Management and maintenance of various coffee and hot water machines
• Efficiently keep track of office supplies/stock and when needed order new supplies
• Complete regular checks of the workspace and kitchen areas to ensure safe working conditions
• Re-stock the kitchen and bathroom essentials as necessary
• Oversee the shared office spaces, ensuring the areas are always clean and ready for use 
• When required manage archiving activities and dispose of the paperwork appropriately
• Support the management of desk and parking reservations via the internal booking system 
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the car park
• Support on ad hoc administrative projects and tasks as and when required

What we’re hoping you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an office/receptionist role 
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines 
• Strong time management
• High attention to detail
• Can do attitude with the ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Natural confidence in communication, written and verbal 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• The willingness to learn and take on new challenges

What you'll get:

Beyond is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing a superior customer experience. 

We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be. 

We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard:

• 4-day working week 
• Flexible working schedule/work-from-home opportunities
• Onsite gym facilities 
• Annual personal and professional development budget 
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Additional holiday for length of service 
• Onsite trained mental health and well-being champions 
• Monthly lunch club (on us) 
• Comprehensive wellness programmes (think meditation retreats and continuous access to well-being apps/initiatives) 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits 
• Electric car scheme 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Eye examination scheme 
• Financial contribution to the set up of work-from-home environments 
• Use of new and leading technology in the form of Apple products 
• Frequent company-funded social events
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year 
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee referral scheme 
• Casual Dress Code

In addition to the above, you’ll have access to our ‘take your pick’ benefits scheme, which is tailored specifically to you and includes: 

• Enhanced pension payments
• Retail vouchers 
• Private medical insurance
• Dental plan 

If you're selected, we'll guide you through the following checks as part of our offer process:

1. DBS Check: Verification of criminal records.
2. Right to Work: Confirmation of legal work eligibility.
3. References: Automated verification based on HMRC records.

We're excited about finding the right person for this position! With the dynamic market conditions, we're not setting a fixed application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we'll be filling the role once we find the perfect match.

At Beyond, we celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you need any accommodations during the application process, please don't hesitate to call or email us.