Lead Receptionist/Executive Assistant

Lead Receptionist/Executive Assistant Are you looking for a challenge? Do you take pride in delivering an efficient and personable reception and executive support service? If so, then this is the role for you! Richard House is seeking an experienced Receptionist/Executive Assistant who has strong communication and organisational skills, can multitask with a positive attitude and able to work flexibly. As the Receptionist at Richard House, you will be the first point of contact. This role is vital in providing a world class service to anyone using our services. As part of your Executive Assistant role, you will support the Executive Team and liaise with the Trustees with your pragmatic approach and excellent communication skills. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skillset and get involved in organisation-wide activities at Richard House, such as participating in Events, internal meetings and staff days. Previous experience, knowledge and understanding of both the voluntary and healthcare sectors is an advantage. Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. Richard House is not authorised to sponsor overseas workers; you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. Location: Richard House Children's Hospice, Richard House Drive, E16 3RG Job Type: Full time, 40 hours (core hours 8.45am-5.15pm, there is flexibility) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,000-£32,00 per annum Benefits: Annual holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after five years’ service, Pension scheme offering 7% employer’s and 3% employee’s contribution, Option to continue existing NHS pension (subject to meeting criteria) Employee assistance programme, Death in service scheme, Occupational sick pay scheme, Enhanced maternity pay scheme, Flexible working, A supportive team with a commitment to CPD, Unsocial hours benefit (certain Care positions only) You may also have experience in the following: Switchboard, Front of House, Receptionist, Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Administrator, customer service, EA, Executive Assistant, Reception Manager etc. REF-(Apply online only)