Bereavement Services Reception & Admin Assistant

Cheshire East Partnership; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave including bank

Leave purchase up to 10 extra days

Salary sacrifice car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Partnership is seeking a part-time receptionist and administrative support member for the Bereavement Services, based at Macclesfield Cemetery Office. The role is 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) with alternating 8am-12:30pm and 11:30am-4pm shifts, Monday to Friday.

You will handle reception, clerical tasks and multi-agency coordination within Streetscape and Bereavement Services. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, with

Qualifications

• Empathy, compassion and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• A high degree of interpersonal skills.
• The ability to converse at ease with our external customers, ranging from Funeral Directors to individuals and families.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Understanding of IT software such as a range of Microsoft 365 products and an ability to adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, clerical and administrative support within the Bereavement Service.
• Ensure that administrative processes related to the work of the team are effectively delivered.
• Accurately produce records and support compliance with legislation.
• Work collaboratively with IT to ensure smooth operation and data accuracy.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Cheshire East Partnership is seeking a part-time receptionist and administrative support member for the Bereavement Services, based at Macclesfield Cemetery Office. The role is 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) with alternating 8am-12:30pm and 11:30am-4pm shifts, Monday to Friday.

You will handle reception, clerical tasks and multi-agency coordination within Streetscape and Bereavement Services. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, with