The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking to appoint a Front of House Receptionist. Front of House Receptionist Department: Finance and Services Responsible to: Facilities Manager Location: South Kensington, London SW7 Hours: Full Time. 35-hour working week Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,675 – £28,550 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. About Us: The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. About You and the Role The Society’s Front of House staff are part of the Commercial and Fundraising Team, which has responsibility for the day to day running of the premises, and facilitation of all internal and external event bookings and use of the Society rooms. The Front of House Receptionist is the vital first point of contact for callers, visitors, members, staff, and tenants, as well as undertaking administrative duties in support of the team operation of the premises and the efficient use of its rooms. The Front of House Receptionists work as a flexible team. They complement each other and support the wider team in both event management and operation. Close attention to the weekly programme of activities is critical, together with awareness of unpublicised activities and of future events. Salary and Benefits: This is a full time, permanent contract. The salary range for this post is £27,675-£28,550 per annum, pro rata depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London. There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following: - 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm. - 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays. - Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance. - Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer. - Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary. - Corporate eye care vouchers. - Cycle to work scheme. - Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support. Applications must be received by 9.30am on Thursday 27 August . Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships. No agencies please.

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking to appoint a Front of House Receptionist. Front of House Receptionist Department: Finance and Services Responsible to: Facilities Manager Location: South Kensington, London SW7 Hours: Full Time. 35-hour working week Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,675 – £28,550 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. About Us: The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. About You and the Role The Society’s Front of House staff are part of the Commercial and Fundraising Team, which has responsibility for the day to day running of the premises, and facilitation of all internal and external event bookings and use of the Society rooms. The Front of House Receptionist is the vital first point of contact for callers, visitors, members, staff, and tenants, as well as undertaking administrative duties in support of the team operation of the premises and the efficient use of its rooms. The Front of House Receptionists work as a flexible team. They complement each other and support the wider team in both event management and operation. Close attention to the weekly programme of activities is critical, together with awareness of unpublicised activities and of future events. Salary and Benefits: This is a full time, permanent contract. The salary range for this post is £27,675-£28,550 per annum, pro rata depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London. There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following: - 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm. - 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays. - Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance. - Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer. - Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary. - Corporate eye care vouchers. - Cycle to work scheme. - Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support. Applications must be received by 9.30am on Thursday 27 August . Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships. No agencies please.