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Reception & Office Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 June 2025
Salary: £24,243 to £27,725 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: £14,742 - £16,860 pa (pro rata the FTE salary range £24,243 - £27,725 pa)
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 July 2025
Location: RG1 4QS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Parents And Children Together (PACT)
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours/week, ideally 8:15am–12:45pm, Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Salary range: £14,742 - £16,860 pa (pro rata the FTE salary range £24,243 - £27,725 pa)

We are looking for a friendly, proactive and highly organised Reception & Office Assistant to be the welcoming presence in our Reading office and help ensure our offices are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained places for our colleagues and visitors.

There is always plenty to do – so we’re looking for a Reception and Office Assistant who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

How you’ll make a difference
A key member of our IT & Operations team, you’ll work closely with colleagues to:
• Greet visitors and manage front-of-house duties
• Coordinate health and safety checks and building maintenance
• Support office services including ordering of supplies, post and meeting room setup
• Assist with general maintenance and liaise with contractors

What we’re looking for
• Welcoming and professional with a focus on excellent customer service
• Highly organised and ability to multi-task
• Enthusiasm for PACT’s mission and values
• If possible, a basic understanding of health and safety and general repairs

Why join PACT?
At PACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to build adoptive families and empower women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. We’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace. You’ll have access to learning and development opportunities and many other benefits and be part of a team that truly makes a difference to people’s lives.

Please note: All roles are UK-based and subject to safer recruitment checks including a Standard DBS.

If this sounds like you then apply today to join an amazing team and become part of something truly meaningful.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Likely interview dates: Wednesday 09 July and Thursday 31 July 2025

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Receptionist, Facilities Assistant, Office Services Assistant, Admin Assistant, Administrator, Admin Support, Customer Admin Support

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.

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