Receptionist & Administrator

Hampton College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 8,500; Part time

Job summary

Hampton College in Peterborough is seeking a Receptionist & Administrator to be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils. You will manage the reception, handle switchboard calls and support college office administration, ensuring a welcoming and efficient service.

The role requires experience in receptionist/administrative work, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a proactive, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a receptionist and/or administrative role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main reception area and provide a professional welcome to visitors.
• Operate the switchboard and respond to telephone enquiries.
• Support the day-to-day administration of the College Office.
• Manage and distribute incoming communications and post.
• Undertake first aid duties following appropriate training.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative duties

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team player

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you an organised, professional and friendly individual who enjoys working with people? We are seeking a Receptionist & Administrator to join our team. As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient reception service while providing a wide range of administrative support across the College. The successful candidate will:

• Manage the main reception area and provide a professional welcome to visitors
• Operate the switchboard and respond to telephone enquiries.
• Support the day-to-day administration of the College Office.
• Manage and distribute incoming communications and post.
• Undertake first aid duties following appropriate training
• Has experience in a receptionist and/or administrative role.
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• This is a permanent position for two days per week (a total of 14 hours), term time plus 3 INSET training days.
• Please note that the working hours and days for this role are fixed and we are unable to offer flexibility. This is to ensure appropriate reception and office cover is maintained throughout the week. Hours of work are from 8:00am to 3:45pm (Thursday & Friday) with a 45-minute un-paid lunch break
• Salary: Receptionist/Administrator (Grade 4) Full-time salary (52 weeks) From: £25,614 to £26,427 per annum Term-time salary (14hrs per week/term time plus 3 days) From: £8,214 to £8,475 per annum
• About Hampton College Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough. It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes. Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development. The school's vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high-quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community-focused environment. Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride.