Administrator

Administrator / Receptionist

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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.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our PA to MD & Office Manager is looking to recruit an Administrator / Receptionist to join the Durham Division.

The Role

The role of Administrator / Receptionist will support the PA to MD & Office Manager in the day to day running of the office.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Deal with telephone and e-mail enquiries

Diary Management for Contracts Manager’s

Support with New Site set up, organise phone connections, provide set up stationery, documentation, signage and necessary paperwork / files and supply of PPE

Maintain attendance and overtime working records for site staff

Organise staff training as directed by the Contracts Managers / PA to MD & Office Manager, maintaining records, certificates and the upkeep of the Divisions training matrix

Ad hoc duties to include: Monthly Safety returns, Plot certificates, Site Inductions, ordering of uniforms

Meeting & Greeting of visitors, ensuring they receive a warm welcome

Switchboard duties – answering all internal & external telephone calls within a timely, professional & friendly manner

Ordering of stationery, kitchen supplies & water deliveries

Ad hoc duties to include letters, office checks, dealing with incoming & outgoing post

Support the PA to MD & Office Manager with various ad hoc administrative duties

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Experience

Experience of working within a busy and fast-paced administrative role

Experience of working within the Construction Industry desirable

Experience of working as a Receptionist

Qualifications & Training

GCSE Maths & English – Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Skills & Aptitude

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent organisation & administration skills, including good attention to detail

Ability to work independently, remaining focused and motivated

IT literate, with confidence to leave new systems quickly and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously

The Role & Working Conditions

37.5 hours per week over 5 days

Lone Working

Office based role

Willingness to be flexible in respect to day to day duties

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per annum

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

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