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Receptionist

Care Home: Rosedale Court

Hours per week: 30 (6 hours per day, Monday to Friday)

Salary: 12.21 an hour

About the role:

We are currently seeking aReceptionist to join our team at Runwood Homes. As the first point of contact for visitors, you will provide a warm welcome and handle telephone enquiries professionally. In addition to reception duties, you will support the Home Administrator with tasks such as payroll preparation, recruitment, and ordering supplies.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

As a Receptionist, you should have a sound understanding of Microsoft Office and prior experience with payroll. Attention to detail is a must, as well as the ability to stay organised and prioritise tasks. Our Receptionists are approachable, bubbly and keen to solve queries. The ability to build relationships with residents, their families and staff is also key.

You will ideally have experience working in the care sector.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

Time Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading company based in Chelmsford who are looking to appoint a professional Receptionist to join their support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an award-winning business, who reward their employees with a competitive salary and excellent career prospects.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven administrative and reception experience (preferred) or a recent graduate looking to start a career within the industry
• GCSE passes at grades A-C in English and Maths (or the equivalent)
• A professional, personable, and adaptable approach
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft software
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the image and ethos of the business along with being the first point of contact via telephone, and meeting and greeting visitors into the office.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the reception
• Answering calls, and monitoring emails
• Meeting and greeting clients, visitors, and guests
• Monitoring the arrival and departure of visitors into the building
• Setting up and preparing meeting rooms
• Offering and delivering refreshments
• Monitoring stock levels, and ordering stationery and refreshments
• Assisting with administrative duties as and when required

As well as the opportunity to progress within the business, in return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Payday lunch once a month
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards and bonuses

Title: Receptionist

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: 24,000 - 26,000

Days/ Hour of work: Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:15

The business

Are you a friendly and organised individual with a passion for providing exceptional service? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a cheerful and professional Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our company. This role is vital in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our visitors and supporting the teams with various administrative tasks.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Frequent socials, including Summer and Christmas parties
• Environmentally conscious - you'll be supplied with sustainable products
• Monthly company lunches
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in local fundraising
• Long service awards
• Amazing in-house training

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and direct them to the correct department.
• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring they feel welcomed and well taken care of.
• Assist with providing refreshments for meetings and visitors, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone.
• Efficiently sign in visitors to the building, maintaining security and a professional environment.
• Manage meeting room bookings to ensure all spaces are utilised effectively.
• Keep our office well-stocked by ordering necessary supplies and stationery.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Assist our teams with various admin duties, including data entry and other tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job title: Hotel Receptionist

Salary: 25,400 GBP

Location: Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Accommodation provided: No

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: Situated on the sunny Suffolk Heritage Coast, this hotel offers modern rooms with picturesque views. Traditional and modern dishes are available, and guests can dine on the terrace or in the gardens during summer. A range of award-winning beers and wines are available. The surrounding area is famous for its music, poetry and literary festivals.

Main duties and responsibilities: You will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the reception area, answering calls, handling guest enquiries, checking guests in and out, taking reservations.

You will work closely with other hotel departments, especially housekeeping, to ensure rooms are ready for guests to check in.

This is a busy front desk so you must be organized and able to work as a team or on your own initiative, providing a high level of customer service at all times.

Essential criteria: You will have at least previous reception experience within a good quality hotel

Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota

Have a mature and pleasant manner

Be a team player

Important Notes:

1. Applications should be made by email.

2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!

3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.

4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.

Please be aware that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for DDH Recruitment Ltd to work with your enclosed information and CV content and to share these details with our clients. We take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish DDH Recruitment Ltd to use your details with our clients, please contact us as soon as possible.

Title: Receptionist (6 month contract)

Location: Billericay

Salary: 14.00 p/h

Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

The company

Located in listed offices in Billericay, our client is a well-established financial services firm known for delivering expert advice with a personal touch. The company prides itself on maintaining a professional yet approachable atmosphere, where clients feel welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive. With a strong reputation for integrity and excellence, the team is committed to providing tailored financial solutions in a warm and supportive environment.

Duties

• Opening and closing the office
• Greeting client walk-ins and offering assistance
• Welcoming clients attending appointments with Advisers and offering refreshments
• Answering and directing all incoming calls
• Scanning and electronically filing client documentation
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail for the office
• Monitoring and maintaining office supplies, ensuring adequate stock
• Keeping the reception and communal areas tidy and presentable at all times
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks as required
• Booking meeting rooms and coordinating appointment schedules
• Assisting with document preparation and client correspondence

The ideal candidate

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in managing client meetings and documentation
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update clients
• Proactive and forward-thinking

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Junior Receptionist & Trainee Office Administrator who has good administrative, organisational, time-management, communication and customer services skills is required to for a well-established Legal Practice based in Newmarket, Suffolk.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

After 1 year you will have the opportunity to complete a Legal Apprenticeship, is this is something you wanted to progress to.

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Role - Administrative Assistant

Salary - 24,000

Hours - 9am to 5pm

Location - Based in Stansted Essex (Driver and use of car is very beneficial)

Holiday - 28 days plus bank holidays

Benefits - Workplace Pension

Start Date - As soon as possible

Job role:

To provide a strong administrative assistant duties within the companies Technical Department. Utilisation of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Office and Teams, in addition to others such as Sage, (url removed) and Horizon, ensuring effective execution and efficient workflow and processes. To work closely with the Technical Departmental Administrator & Office Manager to provide compliant administration. To have the ability to communicate effectively and work in connection with other departments as well as external customers, representing the company in a positive manner - polite, helpful, and approachable at all levels.

Duties:

• Answering of Technical enquiries on the Horizon system, technical inbox and via CRM, and liaising with appropriate person/department to facilitate all enquiries
• Managing customer technical training requests, confirming dates and issuing certificates upon completion.
• Maintaining of files in Teams.
• Coordinating enquiries for Permission requests from customers and Third Party Certification bodies with sales.
• Issuing permission letters both manually and via the accreditation hub, in accordance with Coordinating the production process for data sheets with the technical team and progressing these to the supply chain team.
• Compiling the product buying specs via template and submitting to suppliers for signature.
• Assisting with adhoc duties including raising purchase orders and checking invoices against quotes and signing off for payment or querying as required.

• Input of archive files to company database.
• General office duties .
• Arranging of catering for meetings, training, etc
• Purchasing of office supplies i.e. via Amazon, Sainsbury's

You will work in synergy with the Management team and broader company to aid, develop, and implement company strategy and coordinate with all departments as required to meet growth and development plans. Administrative assistant duties will vary day to day.

This role will be based at our Stansted office in Essex. The role will occasionally involve travel to companies HO in Scotland and other office locations internationally, for work, training or trade events when required.

If you feel this role is for you then apply now!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Role - Administrative Assistant

Salary - 24,000

Hours - 9am to 5pm

Location - Based in Stanstead Essex (Driver and use of car is very beneficial)

Holiday - 28 days plus bank holidays

Benefits - Workplace Pension

Start Date - As soon as possible

Job role:

To provide a strong administrative assistant duties within the companies Technical Department. Utilisation of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Office and Teams, in addition to others such as Sage, (url removed) and Horizon, ensuring effective execution and efficient workflow and processes. To work closely with the Technical Departmental Administrator & Office Manager to provide compliant administration. To have the ability to communicate effectively and work in connection with other departments as well as external customers, representing the company in a positive manner - polite, helpful, and approachable at all levels.

Duties:

• Answering of Technical enquiries on the Horizon system, technical inbox and via CRM, and liaising with appropriate person/department to facilitate all enquiries
• Managing customer technical training requests, confirming dates and issuing certificates upon completion.
• Maintaining of files in Teams.
• Coordinating enquiries for Permission requests from customers and Third Party Certification bodies with sales.
• Issuing permission letters both manually and via the accreditation hub, in accordance with Coordinating the production process for data sheets with the technical team and progressing these to the supply chain team.
• Compiling the product buying specs via template and submitting to suppliers for signature.
• Assisting with adhoc duties including raising purchase orders and checking invoices against quotes and signing off for payment or querying as required.

• Input of archive files to company database.
• General office duties .
• Arranging of catering for meetings, training, etc
• Purchasing of office supplies i.e. via Amazon, Sainsbury's

You will work in synergy with the Management team and broader company to aid, develop, and implement company strategy and coordinate with all departments as required to meet growth and development plans. Administrative assistant duties will vary day to day.

This role will be based at our Stansted office in Essex. The role will occasionally involve travel to companies HO in Scotland and other office locations internationally, for work, training or trade events when required.

If you feel this role is for you then apply now!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Role - Administrative Assistant in the Technical Department

Salary - 24,000

Hours - 9am to 5pm

Location - Based in Stanstead Essex (Driver and use of car is very beneficial)

Holiday - 28 days plus bank holidays

Benefits - Workplace Pension

Start Date - As soon as possible

Job role:

To provide a strong administrative base within the companies Technical Department. Utilisation of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Office and Teams, in addition to others such as Sage, (url removed) and Horizon, ensuring effective execution and efficient workflow and processes. To work closely with the Technical Departmental Administrator & Office Manager to provide compliant administration. To have the ability to communicate effectively and work in connection with other departments as well as external customers, representing the company in a positive manner - polite, helpful, and approachable at all levels.

Duties:

• Answering of Technical enquiries on the Horizon system, technical inbox and via CRM, and liaising with appropriate person/department to facilitate all enquiries
• Managing customer technical training requests, confirming dates and issuing certificates upon completion.
• Maintaining of files in Teams.
• Coordinating enquiries for Permission requests from customers and Third Party Certification bodies with sales.
• Issuing permission letters both manually and via the accreditation hub, in accordance with Coordinating the production process for data sheets with the technical team and progressing these to the supply chain team.
• Compiling the product buying specs via template and submitting to suppliers for signature.
• Assisting with adhoc duties including raising purchase orders and checking invoices against quotes and signing off for payment or querying as required.

• Input of archive files to company database.
• General office duties .
• Arranging of catering for meetings, training, etc
• Purchasing of office supplies i.e. via Amazon, Sainsbury's

You will work in synergy with the Management team and broader company to aid, develop, and implement company strategy and coordinate with all departments as required to meet growth and development plans.

This role will be based at our Stansted office in Essex. The role will occasionally involve travel to companies HO in Scotland and other office locations internationally, for work, training or trade events when required.

If you feel this role is for you then apply now!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.