Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Business Support Team at the Environmental Hub in Middlewich.

The role is for 0.61 FTE (22.5 hours) per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 12:30pm.

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors, colleagues and customers, providing a professional and welcoming reception service while supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the business. You will manage enquiries by phone, email and in person, coordinate visitor access and site security procedures, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, maintain records and databases, prepare  and security fobs, and provide essential administrative support using Microsoft Office applications.

This is a varied role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high-quality customer experience. This role would suit someone who enjoys helping people, thrives in a busy office environment and takes pride in providing an efficient and professional service.

You will have/be:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

• Organised, efficient and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

• Good attention to detail, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Understand the importance of health and safety, security procedures and confidentiality.

• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Hold at least three GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.

• Demonstrate the values of Drive, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration in their everyday work.

The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'in this job you will' section within the attached JDPS document.

• ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
• ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE
  - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME
  - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage,reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
• PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE – Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
• VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS
  - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
• DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS
  - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

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