About this role
Do you thrive in a social role with high-quality service and varied points of contact? As a Receptionist, you will be the face of the company, the creator of a positive atmosphere, and the everyday hero who makes things happen in a dynamic environment. Read more below and apply today!
ABOUT THE POSITION
Akind, the parent company of Academic Work, is seeking a Receptionist. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, starting in December/January as agreed, and is intended to be long-term.
This is a consulting assignment where you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at Akind. Read more about our consulting offer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of Receptionist, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the daily operations of the reception, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring a high level of service for all employees and visitors. You will be the company's outward face and work in an environment where quality, clarity, and a warm welcome are the focus. This is a central role in a team that prioritizes high service and always seeks solutions. You contribute real value and make a difference every day!
As a Receptionist, you are the go-to person for colleagues, visitors, and suppliers. In addition to staffing the reception with associated service and administrative tasks, you will also:
* Handle maintenance requests in the building
* Manage supplier contacts and negotiations
* Coordinate communication to employees regarding procedures and act as evacuation management during fire drills
* Handle mail and courier management as well as deliveries
* Conduct security rounds
* Organize events and happenings
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO
- Has completed high school
- Has excellent knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, as it is used in daily work
- Has work experience in a reception, office coordinator role, or another equivalent position
- Has experience with supplier contact and requirements setting
- Has experience with broad and varied points of contact
It is an advantage if you:
- Have knowledge of Google Workspace
For the role, we highly value your personal qualities and are looking for someone who sees what needs to be done before being asked, builds relationships through both professionalism and warmth, and ensures that operations run smoothly every day. Furthermore, you are someone who dares to take responsibility and challenge when necessary, and who is comfortable interacting with both suppliers and various internal and external stakeholders. You have a good ability to set requirements and ensure that tasks are completed, and you enjoy being the spider in the web in a dynamic environment where you manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
We apply ongoing selection and will remove the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
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