Receptionist
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Sunderland
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 06 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Here at Avant Homes, we look to constantly challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of new, better and different ways to be amazing!
We are looking for people who share our passion and want to stand out from the crowd, take pride in what we do and be part of an energetic, values-driven, and diverse team.
Avant Homes are a HBF Five Star Rated housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands, with five regional offices employing over 700 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and the commitment to achieve them. Our mission is to become the housebuilder of choice in the North by making aspirational homes attainable.
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a receptionist to join our administration team based at our North East head office in Sunderland. This can be either a full-time opportunity or 2 part time job share opportunities am and pm.
The Role
Are you organised and outgoing, do you excel within a customer service driven environment? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team? If yes then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as part time receptionist you will be responsible for but not limited to;
Delivering an effective, pleasant, and engaging customer focused and professional first point of contact for all customers, suppliers, colleagues, and members of the public
To effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Assisting in the preparation of key status reports
Supporting the effective administration of the business
Maintaining business records and filing, archiving and data retrieval systems ensuring that information is stored and filed in line with departmental and data protection/security requirements
Contributing to the development and improvement of defined administrative procedures
Working as part of the wider administration and support team helping other administrative staff as required to ensure the delivery of a fully effective administration function for the business
Who are we looking for?
To be successful as our receptionist, you will hold previous experience of working within a similar role.
We are open to those looking to work full time (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm) or part time as a job share (Monday to Friday 9am- 1pm and 1pm- 5pm)
If this role is a job share based on a part-time basis, you will be required to cover your colleagues' holiday, so this will mean that on occasion full time holiday cover will be required.
You must also possess;
Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong organisational skills
Excellent communication skills as this is a customer facing role and will be the first point of contact for any internal and external visitors
Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively
Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
Good verbal and written communication
A basic understanding of House building is desirable yet not essential
What will you get in return?
Discretionary bonus
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platformIf this sounds like you, dare to be different, join us and be a part of Avant's future success
We are looking for people who share our passion and want to stand out from the crowd, take pride in what we do and be part of an energetic, values-driven, and diverse team.
Avant Homes are a HBF Five Star Rated housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands, with five regional offices employing over 700 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and the commitment to achieve them. Our mission is to become the housebuilder of choice in the North by making aspirational homes attainable.
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a receptionist to join our administration team based at our North East head office in Sunderland. This can be either a full-time opportunity or 2 part time job share opportunities am and pm.
The Role
Are you organised and outgoing, do you excel within a customer service driven environment? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team? If yes then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as part time receptionist you will be responsible for but not limited to;
Delivering an effective, pleasant, and engaging customer focused and professional first point of contact for all customers, suppliers, colleagues, and members of the public
To effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Assisting in the preparation of key status reports
Supporting the effective administration of the business
Maintaining business records and filing, archiving and data retrieval systems ensuring that information is stored and filed in line with departmental and data protection/security requirements
Contributing to the development and improvement of defined administrative procedures
Working as part of the wider administration and support team helping other administrative staff as required to ensure the delivery of a fully effective administration function for the business
Who are we looking for?
To be successful as our receptionist, you will hold previous experience of working within a similar role.
We are open to those looking to work full time (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm) or part time as a job share (Monday to Friday 9am- 1pm and 1pm- 5pm)
If this role is a job share based on a part-time basis, you will be required to cover your colleagues' holiday, so this will mean that on occasion full time holiday cover will be required.
You must also possess;
Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong organisational skills
Excellent communication skills as this is a customer facing role and will be the first point of contact for any internal and external visitors
Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively
Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
Good verbal and written communication
A basic understanding of House building is desirable yet not essential
What will you get in return?
Discretionary bonus
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platformIf this sounds like you, dare to be different, join us and be a part of Avant's future success