Education Receptionist (Temporary) - Immediate Start

Confidential; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Support from a specialist consultant

Opportunities to gain experience in a 

Friendly recruitment process

Job summary

Aspire People in Birmingham is recruiting a Receptionist to join a welcoming reception team within a specialist educational setting, supporting young adults aged 16-25. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with immediate start and temporary contract.

You will answer calls, direct visitors, manage messages, sign-in visitors, maintain a tidy reception, and support safeguarding and health and safety procedures. DBS check required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
• Direct calls to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Take messages and ensure they are passed on promptly.
• Respond to general enquiries and refer more complex queries where necessary.
• Welcome visitors and notify relevant staff of their arrival.
• Follow visitor sign-in procedures and ensure visitors are directed appropriately.
• Receive incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable Reception area.
• Follow confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety and security procedures.
• Report any incidents, concerns or issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Provide support with the weekly calendar when required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Friendly and approachable

Job description

Aspire People in Birmingham is recruiting a Receptionist to join a welcoming reception team within a specialist educational setting, supporting young adults aged 16-25. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with immediate start and temporary contract.

You will answer calls, direct visitors, manage messages, sign-in visitors, maintain a tidy reception, and support safeguarding and health and safety procedures. DBS check required; experience preferred.