Receptionist
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Job details Job reference REQ000148 Date posted 07/03/2023 Application closing date 19/03/2023 Location Retford Salary Grade 1 – £20,258 to £21,575 per annum pro rata Package access to free healthcare cash plan and benefits, 25-31 days holiday package (exclusive of public bank holidays) and option to purchase additional leave. We will double you monthly pension contributions and have family friendly policies. Contractual hours 22.2 Basis Part time Job category/type Administration, Customer Services Attachments Blank Receptionist Job description
Part Time, Permanent
22 hours 12 minutes per week working Monday to Wednesday working fixed hours on a rota either 9am-5pm or 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary Grade 1 i.e £20,258 to £21,575 per annum pro rata
The Retford Enterprise Centre at Randall Way, Retford consists of two business centres and is a mix of high quality offices, meeting rooms and networking space.
We are looking for an experienced receptionist to join our friendly team and act as the ‘first point of call’ at the Centre’s main reception desk. You’ll also be required to cover as and when at our new business hub, Middleton’s Yard based in Worksop. Reporting directly to the Business Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day reception duties, greeting the general public, arranging meetings and general administrative duties.
We are ambitious, creative and innovative. Our vision is to deliver a dynamic district where people want to live, work and prosper and to work in partnership with others to develop a better quality of life for all. We are committed to recruiting a great and talented workforce, creating opportunities for undertaking high profile and varied work and training as well as continuing with the highly flexible working arrangements, which includes continuing to utilise the benefits of home working.
We will value your contributions, give you access to a free healthcare cash plan and benefits, offer a very generous 25-31 days holiday package (rising incrementally each year and exclusive of public bank holidays) and give you the option to purchase additional annual leave days tax-free. We will double your monthly pension contributions and provide the option to join our shared cost AVC scheme, offer discounted car parking of around £4 per month, and family friendly policies. We have introduced a hybrid working policy of partial home/office working.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kevin Ellis, Business Centre Manager, 07443 179203
To apply online, please visit our Jobs & Careers website www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/. Please quote REG0411P on the application form and within all correspondence.
Closing date: Sunday 19th March 2023
Interview date: Thursday 30th March 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Bassetlaw District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,258 - £21,575 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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