Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Galliford Try; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Family leave policy

Save as You Earn

Private medical scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Receptionist / Administration Assistant for their Cheltenham site, supporting visitors, mail, documents and general admin to keep the office running smoothly.

You will assist with meeting organisation, basic tech setup, and maintain stock levels while ensuring records are accurate and up to date. The role offers a structured, inclusive environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Confident using computers and standard office software.
• Follows clear admin processes like filing and recordkeeping.
• Organised and reliable for routine tasks.
• Able to learn new systems with support.
• Inclusive environment welcoming different working styles.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and act as first point of contact.
• Prepare letters, documents, printing, copying and filing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail in a structured way.
• Support new starters with setup tasks (passes, contacts).
• Maintain stationery and office supplies to stock levels.
• Help organise meetings including room bookings and basic tech.
• Keep records accurate, including contacts, archives and invoices.
• Provide general admin support in a structured environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Office software

Record keeping

Organised

Procedures following

Team player

Education

Basic administrative education

Tools

Phone system

Job description

Role – Receptionist / Administration Assistant - Infrastructure

Location – Cheltenham

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Receptionist / Administration Assistant to work on our new major highways scheme on the M5 J10 in Cheltenham.

You will support visitors, manage mail and documents, coordinate meetings and supplies, and provide general admin support in order to keep the office running smoothly.

What will you be doing

• Welcome visitors and act as a clear, friendly first point of contact.

• Prepare letters and documents, and support printing, copying and filing.

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail in a structured, reliable way.

• Support new starters with practical setup tasks (e.g. passes, contacts, basics).

• Maintain stationery and office supplies to agreed stock levels.

• Help organise meetings, including room bookings and simple tech setup (e.g. Teams).

• Keep records accurate and up to date, including contacts, archives and invoices.

• Provide general admin support in a supportive, well-structured environment

About you

• Confident using computers, office software, and standard office equipment.

• Understands basic admin processes like filing, record keeping, and office management.

• Organised and able to manage routine tasks accurately and reliably.

• Able to follow clear procedures and learn new systems with support.

• Inclusive environment that values different working styles

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

About us

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

Our benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.