Operations Receptionist

Wycliffe College; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free meals during school term-time

Gym access

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised coffee-shop

Job summary

Wycliffe College in Stonehouse is seeking a professional and approachable Receptionist to provide a welcoming front-of-house service within the Operations Department. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, pupils, parents and staff, handling reception duties and telephone enquiries.

You will also manage incoming/outgoing mail, office supplies, and support the Transport and Estate Teams with filing, photocopying and scanning.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/5 or equivalent.
• Reception or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, proactive and a team player. Knowledge of educational visits would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and staff at front desk and manage reception duties.
• Answer and direct telephone enquiries.
• Receive and distribute mail and manage office supplies.
• Support Transport and Estate Teams with admin tasks (filing, photocopying, scanning).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Wycliffe College are seeking a professional, organised and approachable Receptionist to provide a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service within the Operations Department. As the first point of contact for visitors, pupils, parents and staff, the postholder will manage reception duties, telephone enquiries, receipt and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, manage office supplies and support both the Transport and Estate Teams with various administrative tasks including filing, photocopying, and scanning.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/5 or equivalent, with proven experience in a reception or administrative role. They will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, use their own initiative and work effectively as part of a team. Additionally, they will also be flexible, proactive and committed to professional development. Knowledge of educational visits would be desirable.

Terms of Appointment

This is a permanent position offered on a full-time, all year-round basis. Working hours are from Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.30pm with an hour unpaid for lunch each day.

Salary: £24,785 per annum

Benefits available include:

• contributory pension scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• free meals during school term-time
• free use of gym, sports facilities, and swimming pool at certain times
• training and development opportunities
• free on-site parking
• subsidised coffee-shop