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Ref no:
ARK00248
Published:
21/09/2022
Closes:
03/10/2022
Location:
The Priory, 37 Canaan Lane, EH10 4SG
Salary:
£10,718.84 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
19.5 hours per week

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

Job Title: Receptionist

Temporary: 12 month contract

Hours: Part-time (19.5 hours Wednesday to Friday)

Location: The Priory, Edinburgh

Reference: HO23/RE/WS

Salary: £20,338.31 pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen working as a part-time Receptionist based in Ark’s Edinburgh Office.

The position holder will report to the HR Business Partner and will be the first point of contact for Ark.

You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. You should also be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Prior experience as a receptionist is also helpful. Click here to see the full job outline.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

  • Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.
  • Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
  • Total pension contribution of 8%. Ark contribute 4% and the employee contribute 4%
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • We pay for you to join the PVG scheme
  • Discounts in a wide range of well-known retailers and travel providers

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th October 2022

To apply, click the link below.

CV’s will not be accepted.

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