Apprentice or Trainee Receptionist Administrator

A vacancy has arisen for an entry level receptionist administrator to join our team. Based on reception, you will be first point of contact at our head office providing a friendly, courteous service to all employees and customers whilst maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area. As this role falls under the direction of the Construction Administration Manager, you will also support the construction department with varied administrative tasks as required.

We consider this role an ideal opportunity to provide training and development to either a trainee or apprentice who can demonstrate the requisite skills, qualities and willingness to progress in the role.

Your key areas of responsibility in reception will be answering general office calls and greeting visitors and directing deliveries. Receipt and distribution of incoming post and papers and franking and dispatching outgoing mail. You will also manage stationery and refreshment provision, together with setting up of meeting rooms and provision for refreshments for visitors or internal meetings.

You will also assist the Administration Manager with general administrative support including but not limited to scans, draft correspondence/emails, research, reports, filing and creation of improved processes.

What you will need;

• Minimum GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills particularly with Microsoft Office applications
• Good organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Willing to learn new skills and undertaken qualifications as part of the role
• Due to the location of our offices, own transport is essential



What we offer;

• working Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
• 24 days holidays rising to 27 days, plus bank holidays
• company pension
• discretionary bonus
• buy/sell holiday scheme
• training and development
• eyecare scheme
• supplier discount scheme
• free parking

If you would like to apply, please send in your CV with a covering letter to: sarahmoore@pennyfarthinghomes.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or when the position is filled.