Overview
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Administrator / Receptionist
The closing date is 01 October 2025
CHoICEFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Administrator/Receptionist.
The role of an Administrator/Receptionist is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from you. YOU!
As an Administrator/Receptionist you would be responsible for reception areas, telephone calls, communicating with the general public and administrative duties throughout various teams which CHoICE Facilities services operates.
CHoICE Facilities Services work together to deliver internationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders; to attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services; and to deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Administrator/Receptionist.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Main duties of the job
You will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge.
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
* Excellent Organisational skills
* Previous reception and administrator experience
In return we will provide training, regular supervision, learning and development.
Working 40 hours per week over 7 days between the hours of 8:30 – 19:30. Weekends and bank holiday working will be included as required.
Please Note: This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to the volume of applications received.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. CHoICE provides a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The post holder will provide high quality efficient administration/reception service to support the smooth running of a diverse range of services within CHoICE Facilities Services. Consistently deliver a client-focussed service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationship.
Person Specification
Physical
* Ability to work under pressure. Ability to sit for long periods at a desk undertaking computer work. Able to undertake computer work for long periods.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or the equivalent.
Experience
* Experience of working within a busy administration office / reception environment. Dealing with the general public. Experience of working as a team.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good organisational skills. Good communication skills. Experience of Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets. Ability to work as part of a team. Flexible approach to working.
* Experience of Meditech, Menumark, ParkingEye. ESR.
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
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