**Receptionist
- Hourly Rate: £12.31 - £12.65
- Location: Caterham, Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
We are seeking a dedicated Receptionist to join our team at a leading education centre in Caterham, Surrey. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be the face of the centre, managing reception duties and providing administrative support.
**Day to Day of the role:
- Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring adherence to safeguarding processes, including ID checks and signing in/out procedures.
- Handle telephone queries with professionalism and courtesy.
- Manage gate control and liaise with office suppliers.
- Maintain and update records and statistical data, including stationery and office supplies inventory.
- Perform accurate filing, indexing, and retrieval of documents.
- Prepare documents, reports, and presentations as required.
- Keep computer records up to date and manage post and diary.
- Maintain the reception area's condition and coordinate repairs with the Maintenance team.
- Assist and liaise with the Referrals team, handling phone enquiries and organising assessment dates.
**Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, with at least 5 GCSEs above grade 4 (or equivalent), including English and Maths (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven experience in an administrative role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new databases.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
- Discretion, confidentiality, and reliability.
**Benefits:
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Perkbox discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Health cash back plan for services such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
**How to apply:
To apply, please complete apply below or contact Katie at our Croydon office.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
Please note that this advert may be removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.