Receptionist

Full Job Description

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Receptionist  at our Northbrook College Broadwater campus . You will join us on a part time, permanent basis  and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £23,151 Per Annum .

The Receptionist role:

Are you looking for that ideal part time Receptionist role in the centre of Worthing?

As our Receptionist at our Northbrook College Broadwater Campus, you will provide exceptional customer service and liaise with internal and external customers, providing first line advice and information on general course enquiries in person and on the telephone. Our Receptionist will also operate the visitors procedure, including the issuing of visitor badges.

The working pattern for this role is 1pm-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am-4.30pm Friday, term time only for 36 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities of our Receptionist:

• Contributing to the team and to support other college staff.
• Carrying out administrative tasks for other teams upon request.
• Dealing with all enquiries directed to Reception.
• Operating the visitors' procedure and issue badges to all campus visitors.
• Supporting the data team with the college enrolment process.
• Issuing student cards where applicable.
• Maintaining stocks of forms kept on Reception.
• Ensuring the desk diary is kept up to date and clearly communicated throughout the Reception team.

Our ideal Receptionist should have the below skills and experience:

• Education to GCSE standard Grade C (or equivalent) including English, Maths and IT
• Experience working in a busy customer-focused front of house environment
• Knowledge of procedures associated with a busy customer service area
• Awareness of equal opportunities and health and safety procedures
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels, verbally and in writing
• Commitment to providing service excellence to internal/external customers

Closing date: 16th May 2024

Interview date: 21st May 2024 – please note that interviews will take place at our West Durrington Campus.

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.

If you would like to learn more about our Receptionist  role, then please click ‘apply ’ today!

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check. of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.