Receptionist - Group Office

Bellway Homes Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is looking for a receptionist in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will be responsible for greeting guests, maintaining the reception area's cleanliness, and handling administration tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience in a receptionist role, GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a receptionist.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet all guests with a warm welcome.
• Maintain cleanliness of the reception area.
• Answer all calls in a friendly manner.
• Assist with general administration tasks.

Skills

Good administration skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

IT literate

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

The Role

• Meeting and greeting all guests, ensuring they receive a warm welcome
• To always portray a friendly, professional and courteous demeanour
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of your reception area
• Efficiently report any cleaning, maintenance, IT or H&S concerns to the office manager
• Answer all internal and external telephone calls in a timely, professional, warm and friendly manner
• Assist others with general administration, typing reports, letters and ordering stationery
• Ensuring post is sent daily

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working as a receptionist

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Skills and Aptitude

• Good administration skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, remaining focused and motivated
• A ‘can do’ positive attitude
• IT literate, with the confidence to learn new systems quickly and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• 1 day per week plus ad-hoc holiday cover
• Flexibility to cover the morning receptionist as and when required
• Lone working

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.