College Administrator & Receptionist

Position: College Administrator & Receptionist
Location: London
Salary: £22,500 - £24,000
Start: ASAP
Role: Permanent & Full Time

College administrator and receptionist (looking to fill before 1st August)

Our client is a leading provider of private sixth form education in the UK and are a leader in the field of exam-orientated education. The College offers students a University feel and a close focus on the individual.

The ideal candidate will be educated at degree level and preferably have some experience with private education, but this is not essential.

Due to an internal promotion they are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated College Administrator and receptionist to join their dynamic administration department.

This role will involve general reception and administrative tasks, alongside working closely to assist the Director of Studies.

We are looking for a candidate who can provide an excellent front of house service for all or stakeholders, both face to face and over the phone. This is a key role which requires highly effective organisational and planning ability, along with excellent IT and communication skills. The dynamic working environment lends itself well to a candidate you can adapt well and learn new systems and skills quickly.

There is always scope to develop professionally, and there will be opportunity to further expand on these responsibilities.

Skills and requirements

Essential
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Well organised and efficient
• Flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive
• Competency in using IT software and databases
• Friendly and positive approach

Desired
• Interested in working in the education sector
• Experience of working with young people or children
• University degree

Salary: Competitive (£22,500 up to £24,000 for the right candidate)
Contract: Full time, permanent,
Working hours: 8.30am – 6pm or 8am-5.30pm (can be flexible possibly)
Holiday: 20 days plus the Christmas holidays (holiday to be taken in school holidays)

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.