At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.
We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.
So, what are the benefits?
- We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
- Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
- Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan.
- Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area.
- 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
- Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.
About the role
Join our Reception team based in Brighton on a 9 month fixed term contract covering Maternity, where you'll be responsible for greeting and signing in all visitors at Paxton. You will also be providing general administration and hospitality services across all departments, ensuring a World Class service is provided at all times to internal and external stakeholders.
- Daily maintenance of meeting rooms replenishing refreshments and providing catering for meetings or training events.
- Work alongside the Health & Safety team to comply with all H&S procedures. Carry out the core H&S tasks such as fire & first aid compliance. Reporting breaches or potential hazards as required.
- Assist with the daily re-stock of departmental kitchens, refilling fruit boxes, cereal bars and fridges.
- Organise essential services like security, maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling.
- Providing quick and supportive responses to emergency situations or urgent requests.
- Take responsibility for all admin tasks such as post, incoming and outgoing communications, and recording staff absence.
- Organising travel arrangements, accommodation and entertainment for staff and visitors across the business.
- Visits to our sites in Eastbourne to provide hospitality and admin support.
What are we looking for?
- A positive and welcoming attitude, naturally connecting with people and creating relationships across the business.
- High attention to detail, with great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Some experience working in Reception and Customer Service is essential.
The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc
