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Location

Kendal, Cumbria | United Kingdom

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Job description

Our Story

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide a friendly, organised, and efficient administration and reception service to the main reception office for our site in Burneside, Kendal.

You will be responsible for;

Handling incoming and outgoing calls, answering enquiries, and transferring calls to appropriate staff members.

Greeting visitors ensuring they feel welcome and directing them to the appropriate meeting rooms or personnel and ensuring they have correct PPE.

Maintaining an organised filing system for documents, invoices, and other administrative records.

Assist in scheduling and organizing meetings including booking venues and coordinating with attendees.

Managing office supplies and stationery, ensuring stock levels are maintained and ordering new supplies when needed.

Assisting with processing incoming and outgoing mail, as well as distributing mail throughout the office.

What will make you successful?

You will bring excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Why choose Us?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%

25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses

Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper PLC please apply today!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

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James Cropper is a specialist paper and advanced materials manufacturer in north-west England with a strong ambition to grow in its chosen markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly-growing listed company with more than 175 years of heritage that thrives on innovation.

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