Are you an experienced Receptionist/Administrator looking for a new role?
About Chestnut Homes
Chestnut Homes have been established for over 35 years and are one of the leading new home developers in the county of Lincolnshire. We are NHBC A1 rated and enjoy a reputation for building well-designed quality new homes. We focus on building very attractive, well laid out developments that are in fitting with our beloved county. We are always delighted to see our customers' feedback, which indicates they're highly likely to make a future home purchase with us again thanks to our personal approach to customer care.
We are a progressive family-run business, with a friendly, dedicated, and experienced team who work together to deliver quality new homes for our valued customers. We value and support our staff, and we love helping them to achieve their ambitions and goals.
The Role
The role is a full-time position where the successful applicant will cover all reception duties and also provide administration support to the wider business.
Hours of work 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, with a 3pm finish on a Friday.
Requirements of the Role
* General reception duties, answering the telephone, greeting visitors, taking deliveries, managing post out, stationery management, meeting room management, printing, copying & binding documents etc.
* General reception duties, answering the telephone, greeting visitors, taking deliveries, managing post out, stationery management, meeting room management, printing, copying & binding documents etc.
* Dealing with day-to-day sales administration and CRM system
* Help with updates to on-line data (Rightmove etc.)
* Help collate plot certification and customer questionnaires etc.
* Process handover documentation and arrange gifts.
* Also, general administration - all of which makes this a busy, but very rewarding role.
Required Experience & Attributes
* Experienced in a busy and varied administration role
* Good interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated
* Extremely organised
* Strong ability to muti-task and prioritise work
* High attention to detail
* Methodical and structured approach to work to see tasks through to completion
* Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Positive attitude
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Our Company and Benefits
It is our wonderful team that have made us one of the largest and most respected home builders in Lincolnshire. They have a passion for our business and work hard, and in return we they are respected and well rewarded.
For those with a desire to progress their careers, we are very happy to support, mentor, upskill, and train them. Many of our team have "worked their way up", and we love that
You will be based at our office in Langworth, just outside the City of Lincoln. Please note, the nature of this role dictates that it must be carried out at our Head Office.
As part of working for Chestnut Homes, and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Single Cover Private Medical Insurance
* Cash Health Plan
* 25 Days Holiday (+Bank Holidays)
* Day off for Birthday
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
* Early finish on a Friday 3pm
* Increased holiday with length of service
So, if you feel that you have the qualifications, skills and drive to carry out the above role and would like to be part of our professional and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.
Applications for this role will close at 5pm on 1st September 2025.
Please submit your application via indeed or via email, enclosing a copy of your CV with a supporting cover letter to: David Newton
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lincoln LN3 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Administration: 1 year (required)
* Receptionist: 1 year (required)
* Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Reference ID: Receptionist/Administrator
Expected start date: 22/09/2025