About the Job

The British Union Conference (BUC) of Seventh-day Adventists is looking for a cheerful, diligent, tactful, and friendly person who can undertake the role of Receptionist at its headquarters in Watford, England. The responsibility of the role is to provide a welcoming, helpful, and professional first contact for the BUC and includes the following:

• First point of contact for the BUC headquarters both in person, on the phone and online.
• Provide administrative support which includes oversight of incoming and outgoing post.
• Maintain general office supplies and light secretarial duties.

See a full list of responsibilities as listed in the Job Description by clicking on the link below or email Mrs Desiré Lewis at dlewis@adventist.uk.

About You

To join us as Receptionist you will need at least:

• GCSE in Mathematics and English, or equivalent RQF Level 2, or willingness to train.
• Previous experience of working as Receptionist or face-to-face customer service.
• Microsoft Office software proficiency and handling of multi-line phone systems.
• Appropriate level of GDPR and data protection security awareness and confidentiality.

See the full Person Specification for this job by clicking on the link below or email Mrs Desiré Lewis at dlewis@adventist.uk.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to make an impact in the not-for-profit sector, working with one of the largest Protestant denominations in the world. You will be part of a growing team of workers with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of millions of people.

Location:                   Watford, England

Seniority Level:         Office Support

Employment Type:    Full-time Permanent. Will consider Part-time.

Hours of Work:         36.75 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8:15am-5pm, and Friday 8:15am-12pm)

Benefits:                   £19,830 - £26,028 (Regional Weighting included) annual Seventh-day Adventist Church pay scale range. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – contact Mrs Desiré Lewis for more information.

• Statutory annual leave according to England and Wales.
• 15% Additional Employer Group Pension Scheme contributions.
• Income and Life insurance (conditions apply).
• Professional Development allowance (conditions apply).
• Health and Well-being allowance (conditions apply).

About Application

• Deadline for applications is 15 June 2023.
• Click on the link below to access the online form, job description and person specification.

The application form can be downloaded, completed, and returned with your CV, and additional documentation to the Mrs Desiré Lewis at dlewis@adventist.uk. If you have any difficulty or would like further clarification, please call Mrs Desiré Lewis at 01923 672251.

The BUC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and commit to equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

About the British Union Conference

The British Union Conference is the headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. It’s a mainstream Protestant denomination that looks to the Bible as its authority. We have approximately 41,000 members spanning our remit (22 million members worldwide with more than 165,000 congregations around the world). For more information on the BUC you can visit, www.adventist.uk.

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