RECEPTIONIST

Fight for Peace International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fight for Peace Academy in London is seeking a friendly and organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for members, visitors and callers. The role involves welcoming people, managing the front desk, conducting inductions and maintaining the member database.

Evening cover and a Friday shift with closing duties are required, including securing the building at the end of sessions. The organisation emphasises privacy, GDPR compliance and a welcoming, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional and organised Receptionist
• Experience welcoming members and managing a front desk is desirable
• Ability to handle personal information in line with UK GDPR and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for members, visitors and callers at the Fight for Peace Academy.
• Welcome members and manage the front desk, conduct inductions, and maintain the member database.
• Handle personal information in line with UK GDPR and ensure data confidentiality.
• Cover evening shifts and Friday closing duty including securing the building.

Skills

Front desk management

Customer service

Data handling

Job description

Reports to: Youth Work Manager
Location: Fight for Peace Academy. Woodman Street. London, E16 2LS
Hours: 2.5 hours per week (evenings only), including Friday close-down cover, 3.45pm to 9.15pm, with building lock-up responsibilities

Salary: £14.80 per hour

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd October by 23:59

We reserve the right to close applications early

Job overview:Fight for Peace is a youth development charity working to realise the potential of young people aged 7 to 25 in communities affected by crime and social inequality. Based at our Academy in North Woolwich, East London, Fight for Peace uses boxing, martial arts, education, employability support and personal development to deliver a holistic, evidence-based methodology that tackles the root causes of youth violence.

The Fight for Peace Five Pillars methodology combines: combat sports, education, employability, support services and youth leadership.

We are seeking a friendly, professional and organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for members, visitors and callers at the Fight for Peace Academy. Alongside welcoming members and managing the front desk, the postholder will conduct inductions, maintain the member database and handle personal information in line with UK GDPR, giving members and visitors confidence that their data is handled carefully and confidentially from the moment they walk through the door.

The role includes evening cover and a Friday shift with responsibility for closing down and securing the building at the end of the session. The postholder will bring the Fight For Peace values to life every day, creating a welcoming environment where every member and visitor feels safe, respected and well informed.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. However, if you are thinking of using AI to support your application, we ask you to think carefully about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. Therefore, we encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, INCLUSIVENESS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Fight for Peace is committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk that the organisation works with. We are committed to equality and inclusive practice. Fight for Peace actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of prospective employees and participants, including those with relevant lived experience, a history of offending or with criminal records.

Fight for Peace will only ask an individual to provide details of sensitive information, including convictions and cautions, that it is legally entitled to know about. Most of our staff and volunteers will be in Positions of Trust and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check must be completed by anyone who meets the government’s definition of 'Regulated Activity' or 'Regular Activity' within our activities and services. We do not want this to be a barrier to those who have the potential to add great value to the work we do.

All information disclosed for the purposes of employment will be used for the sole purpose of assessing whether an individual is suitable and appropriate to work with our members and/or if any specific arrangements around supervision and support might be required. All information gathered as part of our recruitment processes will be treated sensitively and equitably, with confidentiality strictly maintained.

Right to work in the UK essential for the duration of the contract and visa sponsorship is not available for this position.