Our public sector client based in Durham requires a Receptionist Administrator to support in their busy Education and Training Centre. The role is due to run through until May 2026 and could have the opportunity to extend.
The hourly rate for the role is £12.85 per hour, and the hours of work are expected to be 29.5 hours over 4 days.
You should have excellent customer service skills to deal with an array of visitors and tradesman who come into the Centre. You will be front of house so should be welcoming, well presented with great communication skills. You will be expected to assist with cash handling, the presentation of the central dining area and ensure supplies of refreshments are always available.
In addition, you will be required to provide administrative support for the Early Years training programmes and raising appropriate orders in relation to the supplies and services for both Early Years and the Development Centre
The main responsibilities of the position entail:
Providing direct advice and support to staff and visitors who are using the Education Development Centre Leadership Centre, and answering queries received via telephone and emails regarding the Centre.
To have an oversight of the reception/hospitality area, including ensuring that vending machines are adequately stocked, and the area is kept presentable.
To ensure that post, packages, and deliveries to the Centre and other areas of the building are directed appropriately in a timely manner.
Provide general administrative support to the building users
Undertake a range of administrative duties in relation to administration and general support to the team, which includes regular handling of sensitive information
Dealing with email queries, production of correspondence, providing cover for colleagues
Maintain effective records providing monthly progress reports and longer-term reports to assist in identifying trends and issues for action.
Create and maintain electronic filing systems in accordance with appropriate file management procedures.
To provide a professional and courteous "first point of contact" for all services and service users contacting the team: ensuring calls are handled efficiently and effectively.
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