Weekend Day Porter

Radley College; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Radley College is seeking a Weekend Day Porter to manage the Lodge reception at weekends. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, pupils’ parents and staff, ensuring a warm, professional welcome and smooth operation of the Lodge during your shift.

The role requires reliability, independence and a helpful, proactive attitude, with duties including handling enquiries and supporting handovers with colleagues to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Welcoming, professional gateway to the school.
• Respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Assist visitors and help ensure the Lodge operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Approachable, reliable and confident working independently while maintaining a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly reception service at the Lodge.
• Handle telephone and in-person enquiries from visitors.
• Support Lodge operations and handovers during shifts.

Job description

Our reception is based at the Lodge at the entrance to the school. Entry is via electric gates operated by automatic vehicle recognition, through which the majority of our 500+ staff enter. We also welcome a wide range of visitors, including pupils’ parents, delivery drivers, contractors and postal services, so we need someone who can provide a welcoming, professional and effective gateway to the school.

As one of the first points of contact for visitors to the College, you will play an important role in creating a positive first impression. You will provide a friendly and helpful reception service, respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, assist visitors and help ensure the Lodge operates smoothly and efficiently.

As Weekend Day Porter, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of the Lodge during your shift. Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure effective communication and handovers, respond appropriately to enquiries and issues as they arise, and provide practical support across the College. This is a varied role that requires someone who is approachable, reliable and confident working independently while maintaining a high standard of service.

Hours of Work:

1230 till 1900 Saturday and 1300 to 1900 on Sundays

The post operates on a job share, and flexibility to provide cover for the other Weekend Day Porter when required is an important part of the role.