Receptionist

College of West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Five College closure days

Bank Holidays pro-rata

Fee waivers on some College courses

Pension with Local Government Pension

Discounts with local businesses

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being programme

Job summary

The College of West Anglia at the King’s Lynn campus is seeking a friendly, organised and professional receptionist to join our business support team. The main reception welcomes students, visitors, parents and staff; you will manage a busy front desk, answer calls, greet visitors and provide day-to-day administrative support.

The role also supports areas such as student parking, attendance, admissions and events.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional receptionist to join our wider business support team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy reception, answer calls and enquiries, welcome visitors and provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Support areas such as student parking, attendance, admissions, events and other business and student support activities.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Receptionist

LOCATION: King's Lynn

HOURS: 22.5 per week Monday, Tuesday and one other day to be agreed (8:30am - 5pm)

SALARY: £15,293 - £15,536 per annum (£25,149 - £25,549 FTE)

We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional receptionist to join our wider business support team at the King's Lynn campus.

Our main reception located in the front block is one of the most visited places on the campus each day. From students to visitors, parents and staff, many different customers come to the front desk and each day is different! You'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience at the college; managing a busy reception area, answering calls and enquiries, welcoming visitors and providing day-to-day administrative support.

The role is varied and will also involve supporting areas such as student parking, attendance, admissions, events and other business and student support activities. You'll need to be confident dealing with a wide range of people, able to stay organised when things get busy and happy to work as part of a wider team.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Hayley Lawrence on [e-mail].

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 8 October 2026

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.