School Design Admin - Durham

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Eggleston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Administrator for a part-time role (25 hours per week) to ensure smooth running of offices. You will answer calls, take notes, prepare reports and support staff on ad-hoc projects while maintaining high standards of service.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, organisation and time management. The company supports progression, DBS checks may be required, and Chartwells serves education sector clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must have clear communication and organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards in work output.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones in a polite, professional manner.
• Attend meetings and take notes.
• Keep the office tidy and presentable at all times.
• Order stationery and supplies as needed.
• Support staff with ad-hoc projects as required.
• Produce reports and presentations.
• Handle email queries via central inbox with courteous service.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Upskilling

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Administrator who is friendly, adaptable and can confidently manage general administrative duties for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. You'll be responsible for ensuring our offices run smoothly and efficiently and will be given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include:

• Answering telephones in a polite and professional manner
• Attending meetings and note taking
• Keeping the office tidy and presentable always
• Ordering stationery and supplies when needed
• Supporting staff by undertaking ad-hoc projects when needed
• Producing reports and presentations
• Answering email queries, usually through a central inbox
  Be passionate exceptional customer service
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate brilliant time keeping and reliability
• Have attention for detail
• Be a committed and honest individual who always works to very high standards
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
  Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.