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Join NFER's mission to shape education for future generations as an Administration Assistant and Receptionist.
Overview
Salary
£22000 - £25000
Location
Slough, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is a prestigious charity known for its commitment to enhancing education systems globally. As a non-profit organization, NFER focuses on impactful research and insights, with a dedication to fostering positive educational change and supporting future generations.
- Role Summary:
- Provide a professional front-of-house service at NFER's main office in Slough.
- Manage various administrative tasks including mailboxes, scheduling maintenance, and monitoring the Facilities Helpdesk.
- Collaborate with a dynamic Facilities team and contribute to a smooth operational flow within the organization.
- Role Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable work ethic.
- Excellent communication and telephone manner.
- An openness to applicants with diverse backgrounds, especially those who meet 70% of the job criteria.
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from £22,000 to £25,000, based on experience.
- Generous pension scheme and a substantial holiday allowance of 42 days, including Bank Holidays and additional discretionary days.
- Strong support for professional development.
- The chance to make a global impact on children's education and well-being.
The organisation - NFER NFER is a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation. We put impact before profit to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere, supporting positive change across education systems worldwide. We are an independent charity and a trusted destination for education research evidence and insights.
The role - Administration Assistant and Receptionist As an Administration Assistant and Receptionist, you’ll join our Facilities team working closely with colleagues across NFER to provide a professional front-of-house service for the Foundation's main office in Slough and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the organisation. Typically, you’ll work on managing mailboxes, scheduling planned and reactive maintenance visits and monitoring the Facilities Helpdesk, allocating job tickets, and highlighting urgent requests.
Job requirements To be an Administration Assistant and Receptionist you'll have strong IT skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications and be well organised with the ability to prioritise. We are open to considering a variety of backgrounds - what you'll need is a can-do, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work with an excellent telephone manner. If you meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.
Benefits We offer our next Administration Assistant and Receptionist a competitive salary £22,000 - £25,000 depending on experience, generous pension scheme, 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days, excellent support for continued professional development, and the opportunity to help children around the world have a better life.
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