# Receptionist / Administrator

> Retirement Villages Group · Saffron Walden, United Kingdom · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-14

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Debden Grange

## Description

At Retirement Villages Group, we create vibrant communities where people can live well, stay independent and feel connected. We are looking for a friendly and organised Administrator / Receptionist to join our team at Debden Grange, our beautiful retirement village in Saffron Walden. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm.

As the first point of contact for residents, visitors and contractors, you'll play a key role in creating a warm welcome while providing essential administrative support to the village team. If you enjoy building relationships, staying organised and helping a community thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

**About the role**

This is a varied role that combines front-of-house responsibilities with administrative support. You'll be at the heart of village life, ensuring residents and visitors receive an exceptional experience while helping to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

-   Providing a professional, warm and welcoming reception service for residents, visitors and contractors.
-   Greeting guests, managing enquiries and directing visitors appropriately.
-   Answering and transferring telephone calls in a professional manner.
-   Managing guest suite, meeting room and village space bookings.
-   Maintaining visitor records, site directories and village communications.
-   Supporting building security procedures and ensuring access protocols are followed.
-   Assisting with payroll administration, timesheets and payroll-related enquiries.
-   Maintaining accurate records and administrative systems.
-   Providing general administrative support to the General Manager and wider village team.
-   Supporting health and safety procedures, including emergency and evacuation processes.
-   Helping maintain a safe, tidy and welcoming reception environment at all times.

About you

You'll be an organised, approachable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working with people and can confidently manage a busy and varied workload.

We're looking for someone with:

-   Previous administration and/or reception experience.
-   Excellent customer service and communication skills.
-   Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
-   Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
-   The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
-   A proactive and positive attitude.
-   Experience supporting payroll administration would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why join RVG?

At Retirement Villages Group, you'll be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives. Every day you'll contribute to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where our residents can live independently and age well.

Our values guide everything we do:

**Age Well** – We create a world where everyone has the opportunity to age well.

**Community** – We believe in the power of community.

**Keep Improving** – We get things done and find ways to keep improving.

**Invest Wisely** – We treat every penny as if it were our own.

**Planet Positive** – We recognise the climate emergency and work hard to have a positive impact on the planet.

**One Team** – We support one another, learn together and celebrate success together.

Are looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant village community where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Debden Grange and help create a place where people can age well, stay connected and truly feel at home!

## Apply

[Apply at Retirement Villages Group](https://apply.workable.com/retirement-villages-group/j/9AB38980A3/apply)

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