GOAL is seeking a talented and motivated Receptionist to join our team at our Head Office in Dun Laoghaire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an international NGO dedicated to delivering humanitarian programmes that transform lives around the world.
This role is ideal for someone with a warm and professional demeanour, strong multitasking abilities, and exceptional attention to detail. As the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and stakeholders, you will play a critical role in representing GOAL’s values and professionalism.
The role is based in Dun Laoghaire, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and staff upon arrival, creating a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Answer incoming calls and manage the front door.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including courier services (FedEx, DHL, etc.).
- Coordinate meeting room setups and ensure all equipment is available and functioning.
- Organise refreshments (tea, coffee, lunches) for internal meetings as required.
- Arrange external meeting venues and manage associated logistics.
- Order office supplies and coordinate related payments.
- Provide ad hoc administrative support to the Office of the CEO.
Requirements:
- 2–3 years’ experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluent written and spoken English.
- Professional, courteous, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Genuine interest in the humanitarian and international development sector.
Desirable:
Project Management experience
Our package includes a competitive salary, 22 days annual leave and the possibility to join our Health care scheme. Additional benefits are available after 12 months of service. Candidates must be entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
