Receptionist and Administrator

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Receptionist and Administrator

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Were looking for aprofessional and organised individual who thrives in a front-facing role,enjoys supporting a team, and is committed to delivering outstanding service. Someonewho can be flexible in terms ofadditional hours, changes in shift to cover leave etc for which Time Off inLieu will be given to meet needs of team and service provided

Hours: 17 hours per week: Monday 1:00pm 5:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am 1:30pm; and Friday 8:30am 5:00pm.

There is also a requirement for 1 in 4 Saturdays 10:00am 4:00pm

Location: Onsite at Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough

Our Benefits include:

Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated). Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice. Free access to an employee assistance programme. Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders. Unofficial benefits: Fun events, all staff away days, Guest visitors

Main duties of the job

We areseeking a part-time Receptionist and Administrator to join our reception team,being the face of rainbows to all who visit the hospice, creating a welcomingenvironment and delivering a first-class Reception Service. As thereceptionist/administrator you will provide a proactive and effectiveadministration support service as well as ensuring the Reception Volunteers aremanaged and supported effectively, engaged in meaningful work, are trained forrelevant tasks, and have regular feedback on their performance.

About us

Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Job responsibilities

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be delivering an exceptional experience, ensuring a high standard of delivery and service that is reflective of Rainbows values.

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• To be the first point of contact, ensuring excellent customer service is delivered to all external and internal contacts, to children, young people, families, visitors, supporters, staff, volunteers, trustees, and health professionals
• To respond to visitors, telephone and email enquiries sensitively and professionally, ensuring that all messages are taken accurately and passed on appropriately in a timely manner to the relevant person/team.
• To ensure the Reception rota is kept up to date and identify cover for absence, ensuring that a Receptionist or Administration member of staff is always available ensuring continuity of service.
• To process merchandise sales in Reception and ensure accurate records are kept and payments made.
• To take bookings for Hospice vehicles and report any defects as advised by the car users to Facilities in a prompt and timely manner.
• To create and issue new members of staff/volunteers with security fobs and ID badges on their first day and as required.
• To monitor the Lone Worker process for Family Support when staff are on external visits.
• To be an administrator for the fob security system ensuing procedures are followed. Ensure timely response to any changes in the fob allocation/permissions to ensure security is maintained at all times.

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Job Description

Requirements

• Excellent administrative and secretarial skills
• Ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting demands
• Excellent customer service to ensure every individual receives a first class and personal response, to go above and beyond when required
• Computer literate with all Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Excellent communication and telephone skills

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Penny Nugent, Deputy Executive Assistant on

To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at

This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

• Excellent administrative and secretarial skills
• Ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting demands
• Excellent customer service to ensure every individual receives a first class and personal response, to go above and beyond when required
• Computer literate with all Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People