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Receptionist (Job Share - Part Time) 5 days pw morning shift
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Primary Responsibilities To ensure continuous reception cover by operating a true job share with the other part-time receptionist as a priority. To deliver an efficient and professional Reception service operating the relevant telephone system. To ensure good customer care by responding quickly, politely and efficiently to telephone calls. Assist the Finance Department with processing invoices and dealing with queries when requested. Assist other Departments with administrative duties as and when required. To work collaboratively with the job share partner to ensure smooth and consistent running of all functions. Handle ‘Phones and Console Management Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner as quickly as possible. Determine the purpose of calls and forward to the appropriate person/Department or interact with the caller on behalf of Taylor Wimpey. Take accurate messages from clients when necessary and deliver these messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner. To maintain the abbreviated dialing system and assist with the directory and ‘phone system. Welcome on-site visitors, logging them in and out of the Regional Office, always ensuring that Company Health & Safety/Security Policies & Procedures are complied with. Determine the nature of business and announce visitors to the appropriate person/Department. Ad Hoc Duties Receive and distribute mail/parcels as they arrive. Franking outgoing mail when required. Assist in monitoring the franking machine supplies and payment top up. Assist Executive Secretary and Departments as and when required. Control meeting room diaries. Receive goods/services into reception, notifying individuals of delivery – keeping reception area clear at all times. Type up standard letters and forms when requested. Ensure all staff log in and out of office using company logging in and out systems in place at the time. Order the stationery for the office and all departments. To maintain staff and site contact details, updating monthly or as necessary (i.e. staff listings, telephone lists etc). Provide essential cover when other part-time receptionist is on holiday or during any absence. Organise own holiday cover in advance, liaising with Executive Secretary and other part-time receptionist. To provide switchboard training to fellow employees, if necessary. Arranging couriers. Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements
Ideally receptionist background. Strong administration experience. Used to working within a fast-paced & pressurised office. Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Primary Responsibilities To ensure continuous reception cover by operating a true job share with the other part-time receptionist as a priority. To deliver an efficient and professional Reception service operating the relevant telephone system. To ensure good customer care by responding quickly, politely and efficiently to telephone calls. Assist the Finance Department with processing invoices and dealing with queries when requested. Assist other Departments with administrative duties as and when required. To work collaboratively with the job share partner to ensure smooth and consistent running of all functions. Handle ‘Phones and Console Management Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner as quickly as possible. Determine the purpose of calls and forward to the appropriate person/Department or interact with the caller on behalf of Taylor Wimpey. Take accurate messages from clients when necessary and deliver these messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner. To maintain the abbreviated dialing system and assist with the directory and ‘phone system. Welcome on-site visitors, logging them in and out of the Regional Office, always ensuring that Company Health & Safety/Security Policies & Procedures are complied with. Determine the nature of business and announce visitors to the appropriate person/Department. Ad Hoc Duties Receive and distribute mail/parcels as they arrive. Franking outgoing mail when required. Assist in monitoring the franking machine supplies and payment top up. Assist Executive Secretary and Departments as and when required. Control meeting room diaries. Receive goods/services into reception, notifying individuals of delivery – keeping reception area clear at all times. Type up standard letters and forms when requested. Ensure all staff log in and out of office using company logging in and out systems in place at the time. Order the stationery for the office and all departments. To maintain staff and site contact details, updating monthly or as necessary (i.e. staff listings, telephone lists etc). Provide essential cover when other part-time receptionist is on holiday or during any absence. Organise own holiday cover in advance, liaising with Executive Secretary and other part-time receptionist. To provide switchboard training to fellow employees, if necessary. Arranging couriers. Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements
Ideally receptionist background. Strong administration experience. Used to working within a fast-paced & pressurised office. Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Industry:
Real Estate
Specialties:
New homes, New apartments, New build homes, New build property
Employees:
1,001-5,000
Annual Revenue:
£3.40bn
Founded:
1880
Address:
Gate House, Turnpike Road, High Wycombe, GB, HP123NR
We are one of the largest residential developers in the UK, with operations also in Spain. We build attractive and sustainable homes and communities, with a wide range of properties, from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses. Being a successful homebuilder means we do so much more than build homes. We provide high-quality places to live with appropriate facilities, an attractive environment and a sense of place. We also add social, economic and environmental value to the wider communities in which we operate. We are experts in land acquisition, home and community design, urban regeneration and the development of supporting infrastructure. Operating as a network of local businesses in the UK, we have 24 regional offices covering England, Scotland and Wales.
