Receptionist & Administrator

College Receptionist Administrator – You will be at the centre of college life, supporting staff, pupils and families while ensuring our administrative systems are accurate, compliant and well‑organised. You will embody our values of care, integrity and teamwork and help make a real difference in a community that genuinely values its people.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, providing a friendly and professional welcome to visitors, parents and professionals, while managing calls, emails and enquiries effectively.
• Maintain reception operations, including visitor sign‑in, safeguarding compliance, keeping the area tidy, and handling post and deliveries.
• Provide confidential administrative support, maintaining accurate records and databases such as attendance and contact details.
• Support admissions processes, including responding to enquiries and preparing relevant documentation.
• Assist with the organisation of meetings, reports, correspondence and general office coordination.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding requirements and confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Contribute to the wider team by supporting additional tasks, attending training and meetings, and undertaking other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• Organised, reliable and detail‑focused.

Remuneration & Working Hours

• Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata).
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 04:30pm.
• Contract: Permanent (term time plus two weeks).
• Eligibility: UK applicants only; no sponsorship offered.

Benefits

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Wellbeing and health support: mental health support, physical health checks, “Your Wellbeing Matters” programme.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

Company

We are part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, leaders in specialist care and education for autistic and complex‑needs learners.

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