Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual? Do you work with a high level of professionalism in everything that you do? Are you keen to join a highly successful company that will support you in your career?

Leigh Academies Trust has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator to work at our Head Office based in Strood, joining us in September 2024. The Receptionist position is pivotal to the smooth running of our central office and as the Receptionist, you will be the ‘face’ of Leigh Academies Trust – you’ll be the first point of contact for many members of Leigh Academies Trust and external stakeholders who visit our modern head offices.

Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of Leigh Academies Trust, and above all else, our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential skills:

Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail
Demonstrate a high level of initiative
Computer literacy in usual office applications
Committed and enthusiastic
Excellent attendance and time-keeping record.
Organised
Attention to detail and accuracy
Able to respond proactively to daily issues in a timely manner
Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team
Comfortable with communicating with people at all levels of seniority

This is a permanent opportunity offering an actual salary of £19,036 per annum (£22,714 full-time equivalent) on 37 hours per week, Term Time only. The working hours are 8.00am - 4.00pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8.00am - 3.30pm (Friday).

Please be aware that shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Friday 1st August 2024.