Receptionist - Part Time

Avant Homes ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Here at Avant Homes, we are constantly striving to challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of good, better and different ways to standout as an employer of choice within the marketplace. We are currently recruiting for a part time Receptionist on a job share basis to join our administration team at our Midlands regional office based in Nottingham. Reporting into the PA to Managing Director/Office Manager, this role will require the successful candidate to work 20 hours per week on a job share basis. This is an exciting role and opportunity for an experienced Receptionist with switchboard knowledge to join our team. Key duties and requirements Delivering an effective, pleasant and engaging customer focused and professional first point of contact for all customers, suppliers, colleagues and members of the public Support the PA to Managing Director / Office Manager. To effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Assisting in the preparation of key status reports. Supporting the effective administration of the business Maintaining business records and filing, archiving and data retrieval systems ensuring that information is stored and filed in line with departmental and data protection/security requirements. Contributing to the development and improvement of defined administrative procedures Working as part of the wider administration and support team helping other administrative staff as required to ensure the delivery of a fully-effective administration function for the business. business. In return for your hard work as our Part Time Receptionist, you will be offered a salary of up to £19,000pa PRO RATA dependent upon experience along with a company performance related bonus and additional benefits. The ideal candidate The successful candidate will be required to work the following days/hours; • Monday – Friday -1pm – 5pm As this role is a job share based on a part-time basis, you will be required to cover your colleagues’ holiday, so this will mean that on occasion full time holiday cover will be required. To be successful as our part time Receptionist, you will possess previous experience of working within a similar role along with experience of operating a switchboard. You will also possess; Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Previous reception/administration experience. Excellent communication skills as this is a customer facing role and will be the first point of contact for any internal and external visitors Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively. Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements. Good verbal and written communication. A basic understanding of House building is desirable yet not essential Our Business Avant Homes is the fastest growing housebuilder in the UK. Operating in Scotland, the north east of England, Yorkshire, Central Derbyshire and the Midlands, we have five regional offices and employ over 750 people. Our vision is to transform the UK housebuilding sector through the constant advancement and innovation of our brand and product, to provide buyers with increasingly better lifestyles, homes and places to live. Apply today for the role of Part Time Receptionist and be part of something extraordinary Avant Homes – Good.Better.Different No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.