Job Description

What you'll be doing?

As Receptionist you will provide a professional, friendly and efficient reception & administrative role at Barratt Redrow's Group Support Centre.

You will be contracted to work 30 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday 8am to 5pm. You will be required to work flexibly to cover for the other reception staff, in the event of holidays and absence.



Reporting to the Office Manager, you will be expected to:


Provide reception and telephonist duties for Barratt Redrow and subsidiary companies. Process requests for meeting room bookings, training sessions, ordering catering and office refreshments, managing incoming and outgoing post, management of daily reports and other ad hoc duties. Assist with the organising of contractors such as plumbers and electricians to undertake repair works and manage the schedule of servicing & inspections with our suppliers & updating of schedules Raise purchase orders on COINS and ensure authorisation of invoices in line with Company policy. Order consumables as required, such as stationary, and cleaning products. Ad hoc administrative duties as required by the Office Manager

What you'll need?

To be successful you will have:


Experience of working in a reception or administration role within a corporate environment An excellent customer service and telephone manner Proficiency with MS office programmes Willingness to be trained as a first aider/fire warden Self-disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure Team player, supportive of colleagues Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customer Experience of working within the new home building construction industry and experience using COINS would be desirable

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.



Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.



We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.


As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Scheme - Single Cover 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) - Pro rata Choice of Flexible Benefits * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies