Here at Avant Homes, we are constantly striving to challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of good, better and different ways to standout as an employer of choice within the marketplace.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Receptionist to join our regional administration team at our North East regional office based in Sunderland.

Working hours can be discussed at interview stage to suit the successful candidate.

Key duties and requirements

• 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

In return for your hard work as our Part Time Receptionist, you will be offered a competitive salary + Company performance related bonus + holidays (plus holiday buy, sell and accrual scheme) Company pension + Private healthcare + Life assurance + Benefits

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful as our part time receptionist, you will hold previous experience of working within a similar role along with experience of operating an online telephone portal.

To be considered for this role 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 r 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

Our Business

Avant Homes is the fastest growing housebuilder in the UK. Operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire, Central Derbyshire and the Midlands, we have five regional offices and employ over 700 people.

Our vision is to transform the UK housebuilding sector through the constant advancement and innovation of our brand and product, to provide buyers with increasingly better lifestyles, homes and places to live.

Apply today for the role of Part Time Receptionist and be part of something extraordinary!

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