Job Description

Wood is currently looking for a Receptionist (contract) to provide a high quality front of house service to staff and visitors. This position is part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday working in our Green Park, Reading office.

The Role

The role provides Reception support to the Wood office. You will be involved in many different things day to day such as welcoming visitors, managing incoming calls, arranging transport and managing stationary requirements.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.



To welcome and check-in all visitors Answering internal and external calls in a professional and courteous manner To assist staff and visitors with any requests/queries Arrange couriers via DHL Order stationery and sundries Logging of equipment and stock control of stationery Arrange transport as required for visitors and staff Purchasing and reconciliation of invoices Recording of IT Peripherals Maintain the reception area to a high standard of presentation

Previous experience as a receptionist, or experience in a fast-paced office environment Reliability, efficiency and adaptability Excellent telephone manner, personable and friendly customer service skills Professional, adaptable and understanding approach to a multi-cultural environment Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills Self-starter / pro-active approach with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in MS Office 365, Excel, Teams and Outlook required Flexibility to cover normal business hours (0730-1700) as required

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.