Administrator / Receptionist

THE METHODIST CHURCH; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading church organization as an Administrator/Receptionist in Central London. You will be part of a vibrant Front of House team, providing customer-focused reception and administrative services. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask. Enjoy a supportive work culture with generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TOIL

Flexi-leave

On-site Wellbeing Adviser service

Occupational pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a can-do approach.
• Great organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reception and administrative service.
• Answer enquiries and direct colleagues and visitors.
• Support the running of the facilities function.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Administrator/Receptionist

Hours:5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Location:Office-based, Central London, WC1

Working pattern: Normal hours of work will be 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with an hour for lunch. Some flexibility in working hours may be required due to the nature of this post and the work of the team.

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator/Receptionist to join the Front of House team of the Methodist Church in Great Britain as we settle into newly refurbished offices in Central London. Working as part of a small Front of House and Facilities team, the post-holder will provide a professional, customer-focused reception and administrative service, helping to promote a sense of community in line with the Church’s mission and values.

Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the main duties will include:

• Providing a professional and helpful switchboard, meeting room support and reception service;
• Answering enquiries and directing colleagues and visitors using knowledge of the Church’s aims and structures;
• Carrying out a range of administrative tasks;
• Supporting the running of the facilities function and helping to maintain the health and safety of everyone in the building.

About You

If you enjoy working in an office environment, meeting a variety of people and staying informed about ongoing events, you will thrive being part of the Connexional (support) team. Where no two days are the same, you will enjoy using your excellent communication skills and can-do approach to assist colleagues, visitors, and contractors. Your colleagues will feel comfortable seeking your help and will value your positive attitude and conscientious approach.

You have great organisational and administrative skills and take satisfaction in multitasking to meet the needs of your customers.

You like structure and clarity when it comes to your working hours, and you relish working in a vibrant part of Central London that offers good transport links, shopping, green spaces and eateries.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

Job share applications will be considered.

Closing Date:Monday, 26 May 2025.

Interview Date:3 June 2025 in person in London.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.