Receptionist

Receptionist
Location: Nottingham
Pay rate: £14.20ph 
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Term time only 

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education establishment that is seeking an organised and personable Receptionist to join its friendly team in a varied front-of-house team.

As the first point of contact for visitors, clients and external stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while delivering high-quality administrative support. This is a busy and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Welcome visitors to the centre, providing a friendly and professional first impression.
• Manage the reception area, handling enquiries in person, over the phone and via email.
• Register students onto the internal management system, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor daily attendance, check-ins, sign-ins and absences, maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and communications where required.
• Provide administrative support to the wider team, including document preparation, data entry, filing and scanning.
• Take minutes during meetings and assist with general office administration.
• Maintain office supplies and support the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area.
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with GDPR requirements.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an administrative, reception or customer-facing role.
• The successful candidate must be available to start at the end of August. 
• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a busy workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
• Professional, discreet and experienced in handling confidential information.
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience within an education, school, childcare or care setting would be advantageous, as would experience using attendance management systems, although this is not essential as training will be provided.
Submit your CV today!

What happens after I apply?

A member of our experienced recruitment team will carefully review your application. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch to discuss your background, what you're looking for, and whether the role is the right fit if you're shortlisted. We'll guide you through the whole process, from application to placement.

Will my application be kept confidential?

Yes. Your details are only shared with the employer once we've spoken with you and you've agreed to move forward.

Will someone help me prepare for interviews?

Yes. Your Consultant will brief you on the company, role expectations and the interview process, ensuring you feel informed and confident.

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Meet your Recruitment Consultant, Holly

“The experience I have had with Harper Recruitment when applying for a position has been nothing but outstanding. The professionalism and constant updates from Holly made the process so much easier and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Harper or Holly enough and am very grateful for all their help and assistance in securing my new position.”

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About Harper Recruitment Group

Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across the East Midlands and beyond since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.