Receptionist

The Administration Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Receptionist.

Description of directorate/division
The General Services Division supplies you with a first smile and greeting when you arrive, and a warm goodbye when you leave. We are here for all our visitors. The division is also responsible for the switchboard, handling goods, office supplies, office support, office planning and a lot more.

Description of main responsibilities
As a receptionist at ESS you take care of visitors in a professional and service-oriented manner, people are important and we want our values ??to appear in the first meeting. You are the first person our visitors will meet, its for you to greet them, determine the nature of the visit and handle sign in and security procedures. You will receive and route incoming telephone calls, take and distribute accurate messages. You will also respond to routine inquiries from internal or external sources and handle post, both in and out going. You will assist in booking of meeting rooms, lunches, taxis, bikes and perform other common tasks that are relevant to the position.

Qualifications
A minimum of 3 - 5 years work experience as a receptionist is a must, preferebly in an international environment.
Previous knowledge of working with “Telenor Premium Switchboard” in an advantage
Confident user of MS Office
Confident user of Mac computers are an advantage
Excellent skills in English, written and spoken, other languages are an advantage

You as a person:
We truly believe that to enjoy and perform at ESS, you consider these following competences as a significant part of your character:
• Excellent service skills
• Prestige less 
• Problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize?
• Ability to thrive in a highly changeable environment 

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research.
Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of a company culture that promotes and supports internal career growth.
We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the company continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.
Duration & Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible. 

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.
The deadline for applications is 26th September 2013.
The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications be submitted as soon as possible.

For further information regarding the position and the recruitment process, please contact Group Leader for Recruitment & Reloction, Ane Säfström Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se   

Are you ready to join our journey?
We look forward to receiving your application.