Receptionist / Central Services Administrator

• Date posted: Monday, 29 September 2025
• Closing date: Friday, 31 October 2025
• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: £24,070.51 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Department: Central Services
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Interview date: TBC

Be the welcoming face and heartbeat of our organisation. We’re on the lookout for a professional, personable, and highly organised Receptionist / Central Services Administrator to join our vibrant team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love being the go-to person, and enjoy making things run smoothly, this could be your perfect role!

You will act as a key first point of contact—handling external customer queries and internal requests with professionalism and efficiency in line with company service level agreements (SLAs).

What We’re Looking For:

✅ A people person – friendly, approachable, and calm under pressure
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
✅ Experience in a reception or administrative role (desirable but not essential)
✅ A self-starter who can juggle tasks and prioritise effectively

Why Join Us?

🌱 Professional Growth – Training, development and opportunities to grow within the company
🎉 Team Culture – Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
💡 Make an Impact – Your role will be key to the smooth running of our operations
🏢 Modern Office – A bright and welcoming workspace, conveniently located

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information

Why work for Training 2000?

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities
• Scope for hybrid working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Equality of Opportunity

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity and access for all.

Applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer recruitment information/application forms in a more accessible format should contact the HR team by e-mail: recruitment@t2000.co.uk or by telephone: 01254 54659

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early, should we find a suitable candidate prior to the closing date specified.