Receptionist

Salford City College Group; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City College Group in Greater Manchester is seeking a friendly Receptionist to provide a welcoming front-of-house across college sites. You will be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, handling calls, enquiries and cash handling with professionalism.

Permanent contract, 25.5 hours per week, based at Worsley College and Eccles Sixth Form College, with flexible days. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills and a calm, professional manner

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front-of-house is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and manage general admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and respond to enquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Greet visitors and provide a welcoming front-of-house service across college sites.
• Handle cash transactions and complete general administrative tasks with accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Receptionist

Reference: 000207 | Closing Date: 14/10/2026 | Interview Date: W/c 02/11/2026

Salary: £23,940 (Actual Salary pro rata £15,030)

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 25.5 | Location: Worsley College Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AM, Eccles Sixth Form College Friday, Thursday non-working day

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, professional and organised Receptionist to provide a welcoming front-of-house service across our college sites.

The role will be based at:

• Worsley College: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (AM)
• Eccles Sixth Form College: Friday

You will be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, providing a professional and helpful reception service. Duties will include answering calls, welcoming visitors, handling enquiries, cash handling and completing general administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work calmly and professionally in a busy environment.

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

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