About us
Established in 1944, AD Construction Group has continually expanded its service offerings to align with its growing client base and esteemed reputation. Specialising in a comprehensive range of decorating, building, and repair works throughout London, Kent, and Southeast England, AD consistently delivers exceptional results.
With work hours confined to weekdays and designated time off for bank holidays and Christmas, AD promotes a healthy work-life balance.
The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office, offering comprehensive support to all parts of the business. Additionally, serving as the initial point of contact for incoming calls and visitors is essential.
Main Duties
- Respond promptly to incoming calls, screen, and redirect them as necessary, while accurately recording and relaying messages.
- Oversee the handling of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Facilitate the issuing of ID badges and maintain an up-to-date database.
- Prepare training materials for internal training sessions.
- Ensure adherence to administrative systems and procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Extend a warm and professional greeting to all visitors upon their arrival.
Essential Qualification & Skills
- Achievement of Level 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and English.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities.
- Punctuality and excellent time management skills.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
Additional Information
- Salary of £15,704 per annum.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
- Annual leave entitlement of 21 days, in addition to bank holidays.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Initial nine-month probationary period.
- Enrolment onto a Business Administration apprenticeship course.
- This is a 15-month fixed-term contract. There may be an opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance and business needs.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and thank you for taking the time to apply.
All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the criteria for the vacancy.
We are a registered government Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
