Receptionist / Business Admin Apprentice

Who we’re looking for:

Forming part of the overall administration service for SS&L, this post plays a vital part in the smooth running of the business and the quality of service we provide.  We are looking for a pro-active and energetic person whose primary function is to act as the first point of contact at our head office in Bridgwater and will be responsible for providing a professional and welcoming service to learners, staff, external stakeholders and other visitors to SS&L.  They will ensure that all enquiries are handled efficiently and courteously while supporting the smooth day-to-day administration and support to colleagues.

This is a permanent post and the postholder will be expected to complete a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. 

At SS&L we’re proud of our culture and everyone plays a part in building SS&L as a great place to work. Most importantly, it’s how we all help to change lives through learning. We’re guided by four values:

We expect everyone who joins us to bring these to life in how they work, not just what they deliver. If you thrive on working collaboratively with others, pushing yourself and your colleagues to improve, holding yourself to high standards and looking for better ways of doing things, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why work for us

We view our staff as an essential component in providing the very best learning opportunities and services to our learners and business partners.  Here at SS&L, our aim is not just to provide the very best learning opportunities to all; we also want to offer the very best working opportunities for our staff.

If you choose to join our dedicated staff team, you will find that SS&L provides a supportive and well-balanced working environment in which we help our staff to develop and grow in their roles.

If you can offer us the qualities we’re looking for, we can offer you an excellent working environment where you will not only receive training and development opportunities, and excellent holiday and pension benefits, you will also be supporting the growth and development of the local communities in which we operate.

The benefits

We’re pleased to be able to offer you:

• 29 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + up to 2 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday
• Up to 2 paid volunteering days
• Totum discount card
• .45p mileage rate**
• NEST Pension Scheme
• On-site parking at certain venues
• Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period)
• Shared parental leave
• Continued Professional Development
• Supportive culture with elected staff directors
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme

 **Rate change after 10000 miles p.a.

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities.

Find out more

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sharon on 07823 537433 or email sminter@sslcic.co.uk

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

How to apply

Please find a detailed Job Description below and scroll down for the on-line application form.  We’d love to hear from you!

Receptionist JD & PS