Receptionist
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LU |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4777248_1773246944 |
Summary
Your new company
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to delivering high‑quality services that make a real difference to our residents, communities, and businesses. They pride themselves on being a forward‑thinking and supportive organisation that values our people and encourages personal growth, collaboration, and innovation and are committed to providing the best service to their residents.
Your new role
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join the team of a busy adults day centre in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering excellent administrative support.
The main duties of this role include answering phone calls, updating registers, welcoming visitors, answering emails and liaising with parents, drivers and other staff. As this role is working within a day centre for adults with physical and learning disabilities, experience in a similar environment would be an advantage.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have prior administrative or receptionist experience, ideally in a similar setting. You must also have strong communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office packages and be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities would also be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
- A supportive, friendly working culture
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Access to training, development, and career progression
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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