Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Receptionist
. Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, with a potential for permanent extension.

Hourly Rate: £12.80

Hours Per Week: Part‑time, 15 hours per week

Working Patterns: Wednesday's & Friday's between the hours of 08:30am - 17:00 with an hour for lunch.

Vita Group is a developer and operator of high-quality, intelligent residential communities that are redefining renting, co‑living, and urban life.

Through its innovative family of brands, Vita Group designs, develops, and operates tailored living environments that enable people to thrive at different stages of their lives.

Vita Student delivers inspirational spaces and experiences to enhance university life. House of Social reimagines shared student living, blending accommodation with vibrant food, drink, and music destinations. Uhaus brings modern, city‑centre build‑to‑rent living for professionals, while Union redefines co‑living with flexibility and community at its core.

Guided by a commitment to delivering outstanding design and exceptional customer service, Vita continues to create thriving communities and raise the bar for purpose‑built accommodation.

We’re an ambitious company with big plans, made up of a talented group of like‑minded individuals determined to achieve them. We support our people with a positive and collaborative working environment, fair and competitive rewards, and a culture where they can do their best work and thrive.

Our Brands Vita Group, Vita Student, Union, Uhaus, House of Social, House of Social Food Hall, Dough Religion

To support the Office Manager as a part‑time Receptionist at our head office, in Alderley Edge. Initially working two days per week on an initial six‑month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent and the potential to provide additional holiday cover when required.

This front‑of‑house position is highly valued within the business and plays a key role in creating a positive first impression, as well as helping to maintain a welcoming, well‑organised and vibrant working environment.

• Be the first point of contact for visitors
• Create a brilliant arrival experience - provide a friendly welcome to all visitors and colleagues.
• Take pride in the reception and meeting room areas to ensure a tidy and welcoming appearance.
• Oversee meeting room bookings.
• Preparation for external meetings including organising & providing refreshments as required.
• Direct inbound calls.
• Organise ad hoc hospitality and travel as required.

• Play a central role in smooth day‑to‑day running of the office, providing a friendly, efficient and professional internal customer service to colleagues in a dynamic environment.
• Provide excellent customer service to your colleagues, supporting with queries and establishing standards and procedures that remove barriers to being able to work efficiently.
• Post communications on Vita Group's internal communication platform, Viva Engage.
• Be responsible for first aid in the workplace.

• Manage incoming and outgoing post and packages including daily courier drop offs and collections.
• Audit and log office maintenance issues and liaise with approved third parties to resolve.
• Manage courier systems, stationery and general office orders and other third‑party suppliers as necessary.
• Purchase office supplies as necessary.
• Be the primary point of contact for the property’s authorised contractors and assisting when required.
• Coordinate contractors carrying out planned maintenance work.
• Fully understand the fire, emergency and health & safety procedures of the workplace.
• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are taken care of immediately and reported appropriately.

• Carry out a range of administrative tasks as required to support all functions of the office
• Support with miscellaneous business projects as required

A highly driven, detail‑oriented, and empathetic part‑time Receptionist. The ideal candidate will possess the following list of skills and experience, but most importantly, a positive attitude, fantastic interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of this role…