Receptionist

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
eCommerce • Software
A leading provider of innovative business management software solutions for businesses in 70+ countries
The Role
Supports office procedures and serves as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and vendors. Responsibilities also include cloud service support, customer query resolution, operational risk mitigation, security compliance, SOP development, process automation, KPI monitoring, incident management, supplier and maintenance contract tracking, executive reporting, and collaboration with HR and cloud service leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

Provide a professional, welcoming and well-run front-of-house service for the Leeds office, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, suppliers and colleagues in person, by telephone and online. The role keeps day-to-day office operations running smoothly, including meeting rooms, refreshments, post, supplies, travel bookings and purchase orders, and supports the Facilities team with planned and reactive building activity. This is an individual contributor role focused on service quality, accurate administration, office readiness and a consistently positive first impression of Klipboard.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Take ownership of application incidents and problems, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and communication while maintaining agreed service levels. 
  • Manage, prioritise, and progress assigned support cases, ensuring incidents are resolved efficiently and within service level agreements. 
  • Investigate application issues to identify root causes and symptoms, implementing effective solutions and workarounds to minimise customer impact. 
  • Escalate complex issues where appropriate and collaborate with senior team members to achieve timely resolution. 
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date incident records within the IT Service Management (ITSM) system, ensuring all actions and resolutions are properly documented. 
  • Provide technical support across Klipboard applications and supporting databases, diagnosing and resolving software-related issues. 
  • Apply technical expertise, structured investigation techniques, and ITIL service management practices to deliver effective and sustainable solutions. 
  • Continuously develop and maintain knowledge of Klipboard products, systems, applications, and support processes. 
  • Adhere to established Software Support procedures, standards, and service level agreements in all support activities. 
  • Identify and appropriately manage requests falling outside standard support services, including change requests, modifications, and chargeable support activities. 
  • Provide customers with clear, professional, and regular updates on the status and progress of incidents and problem resolution. 
  • Handle customer complaints and escalations professionally, ensuring customer needs are met and business objectives are supported. 
  • Create, maintain, and contribute to knowledge articles and support documentation for internal teams and customers. 
  • Escalate sensitive or high-impact customer issues promptly to management or relevant stakeholders when required. 
  • Collaborate effectively with support colleagues and cross-functional teams to deliver a prompt, efficient, and professional customer experience. 
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute recommendations to enhance support processes, procedures, and service delivery. 
  • Participate in support rota requirements and provide support coverage as required by operational needs. 
  • Assist with project, integration, and delivery activities as required to support broader business and customer objectives. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience: 

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in a reception, front of house, office administration or customer-facing support role.
  • Confident and professional written and verbal communication skills with people at all levels.
  • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands calmly.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail in administration, records and document preparation.
  • Ability to work independently, using judgement on when to escalate.
  • Working proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
  • Equivalent experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience of office or facilities coordination, including contractor and supplier liaison.
  • Experience using a corporate travel booking platform, purchase order system or facilities helpdesk tool.
  • Experience supporting internal events or meetings, including catering coordination.
  • Awareness of health, safety and security procedures in an office environment, such as fire marshal or first aid training.
  • Experience using digital or AI-assisted tools to streamline administrative work.

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! 

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Skills Required

  • Prior office management experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask

Klipboard Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Klipboard and has not been reviewed or approved by Klipboard.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical insurance is part of the package, and the overall benefits are sometimes described as strong with rare company-covered items. In some locations, HSA-plan options and employer contributions are available.
  • Retirement Support A pension with life and risk coverage and a 401(k) are offered, with matching referenced in some contexts. This establishes a baseline of long-term financial protection.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and flexible time off are available alongside a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two remote. These policies support work-life balance across many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Hungerford
1,203 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Klipboard | Business Management Software Solutions Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems) delivers industry-leading, cloud-based business management software to companies across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, manufacturing, transport management, and field service sectors. Powering Business Growth Since 1976 For over 45 years, we've partnered with 50,000+ customers worldwide, helping them modernise operations, increase efficiency, and stay ahead of evolving market demands. With 1,600+ professionals across offices in the UK, North America, South Africa, Australia, The Nordics and Benelux we provide localised expertise with global scale. Comprehensive Solutions to Make Your Day-to-Day Simpler Our integrated software ecosystem includes: - Cloud ERP and business management systems - Mobile applications and eCommerce platforms - Field service management and route optimisation - Warehouse management and asset tracking - CRM, ePOS and digital payment solutions - Business intelligence and data analytics - Your Trusted Digital Transformation Partner We don't just provide software - we understand your industry's unique challenges and design solutions that evolve with your business. Our mission is to deliver the visibility, control, and agility you need to drive sustainable growth. Join Our Growing Team We're hiring talented professionals. Explore career opportunities at Klipboard. Ready to transform your business? Visit for more information and to book a demo: www.klipboard.com (UK) www.klipboard.com/en-us/ (US & Canada) www.klipboard.com/en-za/ (South Africa) www.klipboard.com/en-au/ (Australia) www.klipboard.com/nl-nl/ (Netherlands) www.klipboard.com/nl-be/ (Belgium) www.klipboard.com/sv-se/ (Sweden)

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