Front Desk & Admin Assistant - People & Program Support

Harriscareers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual loyalty bonus

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership in Beckenham invites applications for a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to welcome visitors, staff and trainees and to provide essential front-desk and administrative support. You will handle room bookings, post, filing, onboarding for programmes, manage sign-ins with safeguarding, and maintain registers while ensuring a tidy, professional reception.

The role offers a friendly, inclusive environment within the Harris Federation family, with

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using computer systems, databases and administrative software.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional, welcoming reception service for visitors and staff.
• Manage visitor sign-in processes and safeguarding compliance.
• Respond to enquiries and route messages promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a tidy, organised reception area and professional environment.
• Provide administrative support including document prep, filing and post management.
• Support onboarding and programme administration for trainees and participants.
• Maintain programme registers and accurate record-keeping.
• Coordinate room bookings, events and catering requirements.
• Raise purchase orders and manage building consumables.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Administrative software

Job description

Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership in Beckenham invites applications for a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to welcome visitors, staff and trainees and to provide essential front-desk and administrative support. You will handle room bookings, post, filing, onboarding for programmes, manage sign-ins with safeguarding, and maintain registers while ensuring a tidy, professional reception.

The role offers a friendly, inclusive environment within the Harris Federation family, with