Administrator / Receptionist

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.

• 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
• 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.