Receptionist Part Time January 2019
Team and Post Number: |
RB036 First Contact |
Location: |
Castle Point Borough Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet Essex SS7 1TF |
Salary: |
Local Scale Point 14 to 17 £17,681 to £18,672 per annum pro rata |
Working Hours: |
15 hours per week |
Working Pattern(s): |
Monday to Friday 9.00 - 12.00 |
Contract Type: |
Fixed Term |
Contract Duration: |
Until January 2020 |
Number of Positions: |
One |
DBS Check: |
No |
Closing Date: |
5.00 pm on Monday 4th February 2019 |
Castle Point Borough Council is looking to recruit a Receptionist in our Kiln Road offices. This post is fixed term until January 2020 and is covering a position whilst the current post holder is seconded to another department. The position is an opportunity to work in a busy and varied service. You will be responsible for the daily administration of switchboard and reception functions, delivering high quality customer service, resolving enquiries or accurately signposting all customers interacting with the Council both externally and internally.
The post provides an exciting opportunity to join a small successful team and gain experience in a busy service. This is an important role within the Council, as you will be the first point of contact for the public which leaves a lasting public impression of the Council.
Successful candidates will ideally be able to demonstrate;
• Experience in resolving telephone and face to face enquiries and delivering excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge, and/or ability to learn, about a wide range of Council Services.
• An interest in career development in Local Government.
We offer a competitive salary and entry to the local government pension scheme, together with training and staff benefits.
If you would like to informally discuss this role please contact Martin Roberts, First Contact Manager on 01268 882265, or email mroberts@castlepoint.gov.uk.
Apply online via the link below, or contact HR on 01268 882294 / email humanresources@castlepoint.gov.uk for an application pack. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: 5 pm Monday 4th February 2019
This Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Related Documents
- CPBC Employee Benefits 2023.pdf (93kb)
- Guidance Notes for Application Nov 2020.pdf (195kb)
- Key Terms & Conditions April 2023.pdf (100kb)
- Job profile - Reception RB036 Part Time - Copy.pdf (80kb)
- Person Spec - Receptionist RB036.pdf (93kb)
Apply online
Continue to complete form: Receptionist Part Time January 2019
Apply by E-Mail
Complete the following forms and return them to humanresources@castlepoint.gov.uk
- Application Form.doc (190kb)
- Working Time Regulations form.doc (33kb)