In a Nutshell
We have a great opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team within Vistry South East, at our Caterham, Surrey office. As our Receptionist you will be responsible for greeting all visitors and supply general information regarding the organisation in response to general telephone and face to face enquiries. Direct specific telephone and face to face enquiries to the relevant person or department and support the team with general administration duties. Also provide general facilities support to assist with the running of the office including distributing daily post and deliveries.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
This is a Part Time vacancy 24 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 12pm to 5pm and Fridays 12pm to 4pm.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Good customer care skills with an ability to build strong working relationships
Good Numeracy and literacy skills
Good written and verbal communication skills, with an excellent telephone manner
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary
Able to be flexible in work activities
More about the Receptionist role
Greeting and ensuring visitors feel welcome, and ensuring that the respective person is made aware of the visitor in a timely manner
Answering telephone professionally and courteously; fielding calls or taking a detailed and accurate message. Passing messages on to respective person in a timely manner via verbal or electronic communication
Keeping an accurate record of visitors to the office
Receiving and distributing post and deliveries
Ensuring post is ready for collection late in the afternoon, and liaising with couriers to deal with larger packages
Checking and ordering equipment and supplies for the office
Liaise with cleaners and ensure the office, reception and welfare areas are kept clean, tidy and clear of obstructions
Maintaining the meeting room diaries
Preparing meeting rooms in line with meeting requirements, including ordering refreshments when needed
Clearing down meeting rooms and ensuring they are kept stocked with required equipment
Assisting with kitchen duties - dishwasher, washing up, towel cleaning, etc.
General admin duties to support the office admin team including laminating, scanning, file maintenance and archiving
Any other task deemed necessary by the business
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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