Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full-time · Entry Level

501-1,000 Employees · Non-profit Organizations

Actively Recruiting

About The Job

Job Title: Receptionist/Administrator

Department: Link Housing – Core Team

Salary: £17,874.00 – £22,640.00 (Dependent On Skills And Experience)

Contract Term: Permanent

Location: Falkirk And Bathgate

The Role

At Link, People Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. Our People Have Made Our Award-winning Social Enterprise The Success It Is Today And As It Continues To Grow, We Want Them To Be The Best They Can Be And To Reach Their Potential.

Link Is Looking For A Receptionist/Administrator To Provide Administrative Support To The Housing Management Team And Reception Cover For Link’s Falkirk And Bathgate Office.

The Successful Candidate Will Process All Incoming Mail As Well As Taking Incoming Calls In An Efficient And Professional Manner Ensuring Any Messages Are Taken Accurately And Passed To The Appropriate Person. You Will Be The First Point Of Contact For Visitors To The Office And Will Ensure Signing In Procedures And Security Processes Are Observed To Maintain The Security And Safety Of Visitors And Staff.

The Postholder Will Administratively Support The Core Housing Team And Will Help With The Organisation Of Staff Events And Meetings.

About You

You Will Have Knowledge Of And Commitment To Good Customer Care And Equal Opportunities As Well As Proven Experience Of Working In Reception And / Or Providing A Front Line Service.

Proven Experience Of Establishing And Maintaining Administrative Services, Both Manual And Computer-based Is Essential For This Role As Well As Extensive Experience Of Using Microsoft Word And Microsoft Excel At A Basic Level.

This Role Requires Excellent Time Management And Organisational Skills And The Ability To Remain Calm, Polite And Work Effectively Under Pressure.

The Ability To Travel Between Falkirk And Bathgate To Provide Reception Cover Is Essential.

In Return You Will Be Offered The Opportunity To Enhance Your Skills And Knowledge Through Employee Training And Development. You Can Expect To Work In A Supportive, Trusting And Transparent Working Environment, With The Autonomy To Offer Creative And Innovative Solutions Whilst Maintaining Link’ S Values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equality, Challenge And Transparency.

For Further Information On The Main Position Accountabilities And A Comprehensive List Of The Essential And Desirable Criteria Required For This Post, Please Refer To The Job Specification In The Job Information Pack Above.

What’s In It For You?

As An Investor In People, We Strive For Continuous Improvement Through The Management And Growth Of Our Staff, Offering A Wide Range Of Training And Development Opportunities.

As A Link Employee, You'll Likely Benefit From The Following:

Generous Annual Leave Entitlements;

Competitive Defined Contribution Pension With Matched Employer Pension Contribution Rates, With The Option To Make Additional Voluntary Contributions;

Non-contributory And Non-contractual Life Assurance Scheme Providing Death In Service Benefits To Nominated Beneficiaries

Non-contributory And Non-contractual Healthcare Cash Plan For Employee And Dependents To Support Health And Wellbeing And Discounts On Shopping, Restaurants And Other Services;

Free And Confidential Employee Assistance Program And Services For Employees And Their Immediate Household Dependants To Support Health, Mental And Financial Well-being;

Enhanced Company Sick And Familial Pay Entitlements;

Access To A Savings And Borrowing Scheme;

Cycle To Work Scheme; And Much More!

You Will Work With Colleagues Who Offer Support To Ensure Our Customers' Expectations Are Met. In Return, We Are Looking For Applications From People Who Will Contribute To Our Aims And Work To The Highest Professional Standards.

Closing Date: Midnight On Thursday 7 April 2022

Interview Date: Interviews Are Being Held On Thursday 14 April 2022 At Falkirk’s Office Where Social Distancing Will Be Observed.

How To Apply

Our Online Application Method Is The Most Efficient Way To Apply And Can Be Started By Clicking The “Apply Now” Button Below. You Must Complete An Application Form To Be Considered For Any Of Our Vacancies But You Don’t Need A Cv To Apply For Our Positions. Also, If You Aren’t Sure About How Long You Have To Fill In The Form, You Will Be Able To Save It And Return To It By Clicking On The ‘My Applications’ Tab Of The Vacancy Search Page And Entering Your Username And Password.

We Can Offer Suitable Alternative Methods To Apply If Requested Including Although Not Exclusively; Hard Copy, Braille And Audio. You Can Request These By Emailing Our Resourcing Team At Jobs@Linkhaltd.Co.Uk And Detailing Which Format You Would Require.

Please Note That Cv's Will Not Be Considered.

Please Note Should An Internal Applicant Be Successful In Applying For This Position On Either A Seconded Or Permanent Basis, They Will Move To The Terms And Conditions Associated With The Role For The Duration Of The Time They Are In Post. The Terms And Conditions Are Outlined In The Advert Above, And In The Job Description.

Link Is An Equal Opportunities Employer And We Welcome Applications From All Sectors Of The Community. Our Offices Are Fully Accessible To Wheelchair Users And We Will Interview All Disabled Candidates Who Meet The Essential Criteria.