Receptionist

Sandwell College, Birmingham

Receptionist

£23447

Sandwell College, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fa38b3b81e0b4173bf5e7b8005e5368f

Full Job Description

The successful individual will join our friendly team to provide an efficient clerical and receptionist service for the College and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

In this role you will be welcoming visitors to the College and handling incoming calls to the switchboard and directing calls. Dealing with Student and Parent queries and handling mass mail-outs, e.g. parent letters. Finally, you'll be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing post and parcels from Royal Mail / courier service operators and arranging collection.

To be considered for this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with students, visitors and staff in a pleasant and professional manner and have confidence in using IT software (particularly Microsoft Office). You'll also have experience in financial administrative tasks.

  • Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards


  • Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)


  • Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more


  • Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days


  • Cycle to Work Scheme


  • Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks


  • Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms


  • Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)


  • Access to a huge range of high street discounts


  • Free will writing


  • Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains


  • Free flu vaccine


  • Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms