Receptionist & Administrator

Bloor Homes; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is looking for a Receptionist/Administrator in Bury St Edmunds on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact, embodying the company's professional image. Responsibilities include handling calls, managing office tasks, and ensuring smooth communication. Candidates should have office experience and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits including a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, making it a great opportunity to start your career with a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Holiday buy & carry over

Competitive bonus scheme

Enhanced Family Policy

Option to Purchase healthcare

Generous Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Discount on Microsoft Office products

High Street Retail Discount App

Life Assurance at 6 times basic salary

Employee discount on Homes & building materials

Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering, screening and forwarding phone calls.
• Maintaining general company and regional information.
• Managing meeting room bookings.
• General office administration duties.
• Sorting incoming and outgoing post.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office products

Education

GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date: 2026-01-29

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent - Part Time

We are looking for a Receptionist/Administrator to join us in our Eastern region, based at our Bury St Edmunds office on a job share basis.

About Bloor Homes

We built our first house in 1969. Every possible detail was taken into consideration back then to create a beautiful home. The same is still true today.

We understand that buying a new home is an important decision and that everything, from the location to the build quality, has to stand the test of time for our customers.

As a family‑run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.

We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with variety of home types and space, making every effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife.

Our strong commitment to create homes that our customers are proud to own – and that we would love ourselves or family and friends to live in – is what has always driven us. It’s why we’re proud to be a five‑star housebuilder and it’s why we’re dedicated to creating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday buy & carry over
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Enhanced Family Policy
• Option to Purchase healthcare through BHFS
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Discount of Microsoft Office products
• High Street Retail Discount App
• Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary
• Employee discount on our Homes & some building materials
• Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

As the first individual that people meet when they walk through our doors, you’re an ambassador for Bloor Homes. You will represent the brand to customers, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders on a day‑to‑day basis, so finding the right candidate, who shares our beliefs and commitment to professionalism is key.

You Will Also Be

• Answering, screening and forwarding phone calls as necessary. Taking and communicating messages efficiently, when required.
• Maintaining general company and regional information, enabling knowledgeable responses to enquiries.
• Managing meeting room bookings.
• General office administration duties.
• Sorting incoming and outgoing post.

Please see job description for further information.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Previous experience of working in an office environment.
• GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook and Excel.

Our talent is what sets us aside from our competitors. Working at Bloor Homes, you can expect to be part of a community of exceptionally talented, likeminded people who help to support and develop one another.

If our Receptionist / Administrator role sounds like the perfect role for you, please click 'Apply now' and get your career started with us today.