Receptionist and Administrator

Permanent: 37.5 hours per week Full time
Based on site in Leeds, 5 days a week

At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a keen Receptionist to join our award-winning team.

Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re a £60bn asset manager, the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

Business Support sits in the heart of our business, providing EA support to our dynamic Executive Team. We extend our assistance across the entire organization, ensuring our colleagues have all the tools and resources they need to excel. The team is growing and that’s why we are now recruiting for an Receptionist to support this busy team.

As an Receptionist, your role is hugely important and will include:
Provide a first-class Reception service as the first point of contact for visitors to Border to Coast.
Act as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
Book and arrange travel, transport and accommodation on request and manage subsequent expenses when required.
Support the management of all aspects of relationship with external building facilities management company.
Support the Business Support Manager with Office Management processes.
Maintain office systems, including team data management, filing and archiving.
Act as a brand ambassador and professional representative, to support the organisation of business events and conferences.
Perform ad hoc duties as required in line with the needs of the business.
Fire Warden duties including contribution to risk assessments.
Identify risks in own area of responsibility, recognise risks in all areas of the business and notify any such risks to your People Manager and the Operational Risk Manager

You’ll have previous experience managing a busy reception.
You have experience gained in a fast-paced environment in the delivery of high quality support and administrative activities.
You can demonstrate planning, organisation, time and data management and administrative capabilities and have good communication skills.
Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
Employee Assistance Programme
A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays
Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (Executive Assistant Diploma)
Critical Illness Cover
Pension scheme
Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance of 6 times of salary
Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts
Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
Onsite gym

There’s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us

We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.

If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (‘Partner Funds’). Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ.