Job Description

Job Title:

Receptionist/Administrator

Directorate:

University Foundation Programme (UFP)

Area:

Administration

Reporting To:

Course Director

Date JD produced/revised:

August 2025

Job brief

We are looking for a committed Receptionist to complement our qualified workforce of educators, support officers and managers. You will be responsible for providing a first-class clerical/administrative/secretarial/PA/student support service to the Directors, Teachers, Heads of Pathways, staff and students within the University Foundation Programme (UFP) department.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the job with an ability to reach out to stakeholders and form relationships of mutual trust. As the role is based within a further education institution, there will be context specific duties including but not limited to, monitoring attendance, organising student records etc.

The goal is to help cultivate an organised and efficient office environment. Your primary duties include greeting students, parents and clients when they arrive, managing appointments, providing direction and assistance and answering phone calls in a helpful manner.

Responsibilities

Support colleagues within Curriculum Administration, Student and Academic Support Services and the wider college.

Provide a high level of customer service to all service users.

Act as a point of contact for departmental enquires from external and internal customers.

Support the Senior Management Team with internal and external communications

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of administrative best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures

Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills

Organised and committed to providing a welcoming and profession first-point of contact to all current members of staff, students and their families, as well as visitors to the College

Creative and energetic

Strong moral values and discipline

A demonstrable efficiency with the Office 365 Suite of applications

. Educated to an undergraduate degree level.

Safeguarding

David Game College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all children fulfil their potential. We follow the Safer Recruitment procedures in making all staff appointments. In addition, security staff ensure that the College is a safe environment in which to work and study. All appointees are required to undertake relevant safeguarding and DBS Checks.

Recruitment Round and Application Method

We are seeking to fill this urgently and reserve the right to close this round of recruitment early if a suitable candidate is found. If you would like to apply, please complete the attached application form. We only accept CVs as an expression of interest. To be considered, you must submit an application form.

Overseas sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor overseas applications. All candidates must have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site gym Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person