Cat Centre Receptionist: Welcoming Admin & Community

Cats; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

26 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Salary Finance

Eye care vouchers

Confidential advice services

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Dorset Cat Centre in Wimborne, Dorset, is seeking a Receptionist on a permanent basis. The role is 20.5 hours per week over 4 days, including one weekend day and bank holidays when required. Working hours are Sun-Tues 10.15-4.15 and Wed 8.15-12.45, with breaks.

Salary is up to £14,023.76 per year. You will be the friendly first point of contact for visitors, volunteers and staff, handling multiple communication channels and providing essential administrative support to keep the centre running

Qualifications

• Previous administration or customer service experience
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A strong, flexible team player
• Ability to work on own initiative accurately and under pressure
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• To play an integral role within the centre team, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for members of the public, volunteers and other stakeholders. The role provides information and assistance through telephone, face-to-face and digital communication, alongside essential administrative and operational support to help the centre run smoothly and effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Organisation

Communication

Team player

Work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Dorset Cat Centre in Wimborne, Dorset, is seeking a Receptionist on a permanent basis. The role is 20.5 hours per week over 4 days, including one weekend day and bank holidays when required. Working hours are Sun-Tues 10.15-4.15 and Wed 8.15-12.45, with breaks.

Salary is up to £14,023.76 per year. You will be the friendly first point of contact for visitors, volunteers and staff, handling multiple communication channels and providing essential administrative support to keep the centre running