Receptionist - Education Setting

Confidential; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Support from a specialist consultant

Opportunities to gain experience in a 

Friendly recruitment process

Job summary

Aspire People in Birmingham is recruiting a Receptionist to join a welcoming reception team within a specialist educational setting, supporting young adults aged 16-25. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with immediate start and temporary contract.

You will answer calls, direct visitors, manage messages, sign-in visitors, maintain a tidy reception, and support safeguarding and health and safety procedures. DBS check required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
• Direct calls to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Take messages and ensure they are passed on promptly.
• Respond to general enquiries and refer more complex queries where necessary.
• Welcome visitors and notify relevant staff of their arrival.
• Follow visitor sign-in procedures and ensure visitors are directed appropriately.
• Receive incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable Reception area.
• Follow confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety and security procedures.
• Report any incidents, concerns or issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Provide support with the weekly calendar when required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Friendly and approachable

Job description

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Receptionist to join a welcoming Reception Team within a specialist educational setting in the Birmingham area, supporting young adults aged 16-25. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, friendly and organised Receptionist who enjoys working in a supportive environment and making a positive difference.

Working Hours

• Days: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Start Date: Immediate start
• Position: Temporary

The Role

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
• Direct calls to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Take messages and ensure they are passed on promptly.
• Respond to general enquiries and refer more complex queries where necessary.
• Welcome visitors and notify relevant staff of their arrival.
• Follow visitor sign-in procedures and ensure visitors are directed appropriately.
• Receive incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable Reception area.
• Follow confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety and security procedures.
• Report any incidents, concerns or issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Provide support with the weekly calendar when required.

Requirements

• Previous Receptionist or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within a specialist educational or disability setting would be advantageous.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS covering both the Adult and Child Workforce, registered on the Update Service, to be considered for this position.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from a specialist consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience within a supportive organisation.
• A friendly and straightforward recruitment process.

If you are an experienced Receptionist looking for an immediate start in the Birmingham area, we would love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.