Receptionist/Clerical Assistant

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local music service in Bury seeks an enthusiastic Receptionist/Clerical Assistant for a part-time role, working 26.75 hours per week during term time. Responsibilities include providing front of house service and administrative support. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and be part of a friendly, supportive team. The salary is £15,292.70, with additional benefits including pension scheme enrollment and a convenient town center location.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a clerical or receptionist role is essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming front of house service.
• Support service managers and tutors with administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional communication

Job description

About the role:

Required to start January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Bury Music Service are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Receptionist/Clerical Assistant with an eye for detail and an excellent work ethic. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team to enable the smooth and efficient running of the service.

The hours of work are 26.75 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks), plus 1 week, to be worked in accordance with the service requirements.

Monday 3.00 – 7.45pm

Tuesday 3.00–7.15pm

Wednesday 3.00–7.15pm

Thursday 3.00–7.15pm

Friday 3.00–7.15pm

Saturday 8.15am -1.15pm

Job share applications will be considered.

The salary for this post is £15292.70 which includes 4 weeks holiday pay (SCP 2 FTE £23,656).

As a term time only service, you can only take holidays when the service is closed. We follow Bury Council term dates.

You will be responsible for providing a welcoming, professional and effective front of house service to Bury Music Service, and providing administrative support and assistance to service managers and tutors.

Relevant experience is essential.

Closing date is Sunday 30th November 2025. Applications to be returned to [e-mail] or Bury Music Service, 99 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NB. For further queries please contact Holly Gledhill on 0161 796 9910.

Successful applicants will be notified, and interviews will be held on either 10th or 11th December 2025.

About Bury Music Service:

Bury Music Service is committed to enabling all children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, to discover or develop their unique musical ‘voice’ and express themselves through the language of music.

We deliver proven, flexible support for schools, individual young people and the community. Through our partnership with the Greater Manchester Music Hub, Music Mark and others we strive to meet the demands of an ever-changing music education landscape.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Benefits of working for Bury Music Service:

We are a friendly, supportive team and pride ourselves on being a pleasant and encouraging workplace.

You will benefit from enrolment into our company pension scheme.

Town Centre location with good transport links.