Senior Administrator Receptionist

Location: New Vision Bradford Main base: 10 Currer Street Bradford BD1 5BA
(with occasional cover at a second central Bradford site and the Keighley hub)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week MondayFriday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 25877.per annum

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year we support around 125000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer healthier more independent lives Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health substance use housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role:

New Vision Bradford is seeking an organised professional and customer-focused Senior Administrator / Receptionist to join our busy and supportive team.

This role is based primarily at our central Bradford office at 10 Currer Street with occasional cover required across a second central Bradford site and our Keighley hub. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service providing a welcoming and efficient reception function alongside high-quality administrative support.

As the first point of contact for the organisation you will help create a positive and professional experience for service users visitors partner agencies and colleagues ensuring all enquiries are handled with care discretion and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the first point of contact for service users staff visitors partners and stakeholders ensuring all enquiries are managed professionally and appropriately signposted

• Provide a welcoming confidential and efficient reception service maintaining high standards of customer care at all times

• Manage telephone email and face-to-face enquiries escalating issues where necessary

• Oversee reception duties including visitor sign-in processes post deliveries and meeting room coordination

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the service including accurate record keeping and updating electronic systems

• Support referral processes appointments and service scheduling as required

• Assist with meeting coordination including agenda distribution minute taking and information collation

• Manage shared inboxes and support general office administration and organisational tasks

• Liaise effectively with partner agencies and external stakeholders to support service delivery

• Support data collection reporting requirements and quality assurance processes

• Contribute to service development by identifying improvements and supporting operational projects

• Undertake training supervision and continuous professional development as required

• Provide day-to-day line management responsibilities for allocated administrative/reception staff including supervision workload coordination support with performance and development and ensuring high standards of service delivery

• Work in line with organisational policies procedures confidentiality requirements and values

Skills and Experience

• Experience in an administrative reception or customer service role

• Strong interpersonal communication and organisational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing

• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word and Teams

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands in a busy environment

• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information with discretion

• Experience in health social care education or similar public-facing environments is desirable

• Proactive flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us

At New Vision Bradford you will be part of a committed team supporting people to make positive changes in their lives. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference across Bradford and surrounding communities.

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days annual leave rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3 annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

• 500 Recommend a Friend bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card Charity Discounts Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply please email our recruitment team:

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