Receptionist – Term Time

Front of House Receptionist, part time, term time only, North Manchester –

Our client is looking for an experienced Front of House Receptionist, to work in a technical college in North Manchester; the technical college are looking for an exceptional candidate for this role in order to meet their total commitment to their college and the students they support.

A current DBS certificate is ESSENTIAL and experience of working within the educational sector is advantageous

This role is temporary during term time only and will start with immediate effect. The main responsibilities and tasks of this role would be:

Responsible for covering the main reception including maintaining priority for incoming calls, both professionally and efficiently
Responsible for ensuring all visitors sign in/out of the building for health and safety reasons and maintain visitor passes and ID card
To take messages and transmit all messages promptly and accurately
To welcome all visitors, ensuring prompt contact with the member of staff visiting ensuring visitor badges are issued and worn for security and fire reasons
Provide routine clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing and e-mailing
To adhere to college health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems
To adhere to college policy on equality and diversity
Coordination of meetings and any refreshment requirements with the catering and cleaning support
Ensuring meeting rooms are maintained in a usable condition on a daily basis
Provide general admin support duties to include; typing, filing, diary management, time sheets, travel arrangements, meeting notes and circulation, collating reports and general administrative tasks
Ensure the central diary is maintained
Management and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and deliveries
Travel and accommodation bookings as required
Ensure internal extension lists and mobile lists are kept up-to-date on the company intranet
To keep the reception area clean and presentable at all times
To work as a positive team player, demonstrating mutual respect and integrity for others
To assist with pupil first aid and welfare, liaising with parents, staff etc
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting to an appropriate person