Receptionist

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.

 We are currently hiring for a Receptionist – maternity cover.

Purpose of the role:

·       To provide a friendly and welcoming service to all clients and visitors coming to Praxis’ Pott Street offices.

·       To take day to day responsibility for the reception area; keeping it tidy and well stocked with service leaflets, timetables, fliers etc.

·       Responsibility for the in and out-going post, answering of incoming calls and relaying messages, and carrying out necessary administrative tasks and taking responsibility for health & safety in the reception area.

·       Overall, being a helpful, friendly, and professional first point of contact for everybody who comes through the door at Praxis.

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

·       A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)

·       25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

·       Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.

·       1-day additional birthday leave

·       A defined contribution pension scheme 

·       Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

·       A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status. 

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

For further details, please contact Austeja Gaigalaite, Office Manager.

To apply, send us your CV and an optional cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. 

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.

We are taking a dynamic approach in recruiting for this role, applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.