About The Role

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, and Fridays 8am to 3pm. There will be some occasional weekend work on a rota basis with time off in lieu.

Contract: Permanent

Grade: TM1

Target Salary: £25,586 per annum
Additional Benefits: Outer London weighting allowance £2,650 per annum
Location: NCC South, Manor Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2AD
Provisional Interview Dates: Tuesday 8 th September 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a professional, organised and customer-focused Support Services Receptionist to join our team at NCC Erith.

As the first point of contact for visitors, learners, customers and contractors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. Alongside reception duties, you will provide administrative support to the Support Services Team, coordinate meeting and training room bookings, support assessment invigilation and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre.

If you enjoy working with people, have excellent organisational skills and can confidently manage a variety of tasks, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Support Services Receptionist, you will

Welcome visitors, learners and contractors to site and ensure a positive customer experience
Manage the visitor sign-in and sign-out process, maintaining accurate attendance and site records
Deliver site inductions and direct visitors to the appropriate staff member
Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries professionally and efficiently
Receive deliveries, sort and distribute incoming mail, and manage outgoing post
Purchase goods and supplies in line with company procedures
Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure training resources and refreshments are available as required
Provide administrative support including data entry, filing, preparation of training materials and general office administration
Support the Support Services Team Leader and Curriculum Manager with a variety of administrative tasks
Provide invigilation support during assessments, ensuring procedures and examination conditions are maintained
Support occasional weekend working on a rota basis to meet operational and training delivery requirements

What we’re looking for

Essential

Experience of working in a similar, customer-facing role
Training and experience in Customer Service
Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Strong organisational skills
Strong communication skills

Desirable

Customer Service qualification or equivalent

Why join CITB?

Free onsite lunch at NCC sites
Free onsite parking
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme
Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

We are committed to equal opportunities and recruit based on merit, skills and experience.