Apply Search Support Vacancies We are always happy to receive CVs from interested candidates for consideration to join our pool of talented staff. See our results SCROLL DOWN Student Care We are committed to the protection and safety of all students and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Receptionist /Administrator Job reference: 000164 Centre/School: Bosworth Independent College Job start date: Not specified Salary: £18,500 Employment type: Permanent Department: Administration Bosworth Independent College is a relatively small college of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge. We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist / Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. The role is available on a full or part time basis depending preference as well as skills and experience. OVERVIEW OF THE JOB To support the College by providing an efficient and courteous reception service. Working in the college Reception, you will be answering the phone and directing calls as requested. You will also check and reply to emails, greet visitors, and deal with students’ general enquiries. The role also requires distribution of incoming mail to students or staff, accepting parcels and emailing staff and students to collect. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB Receiving telephone calls and directing calls to appropriate staff Appropriately dealing with reception emails and passing on messages if necessary Greeting and welcoming all visitors to the college Issuing ID cards and ensuring the signing of the visitor book Dealing with enquiries (walk -ins) from the general public and prospective students/parents Inform the appropriate department of deliveries Inform the appropriate department of problems Assisting with student and staff enquiries Collating student’s taxi information and arranging transfers as requested Operating standard office equipment, e.g. fax machine, franking machine and photocopier Distribution of incoming mail. Franking of outgoing post. Arranging couriers if required Maintaining the reception area, keeping it neat and presentable at all times Support with Purchase Orders General admin assistance when requested AS PART OF YOUR WIDER ROLE WITHIN THE COLLEGE, YOU WILL ALSO: Work as part of the wider team to support other people at busy times Support the College and its leadership Continue personal development as agreed Engage actively in the performance review process Comply with any reasonable request from the Principal to undertake other work Promote a positive working experience for everyone Help to provide a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the College PERSON SPECIFICATION Previous work in a reception or office in a college, school or similar environment Obtained A*-C English and Mathematics at GCSE Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite Experience of working in a customer facing position Excellent customer care skills and telephone manner Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing directly with internal and external customers on the telephone and in person Strong administrative and organisational skills Ability to work using own initiative Ability to multitask A friendly professional manner and appearance Calm and clear minded under pressure Good team player Ability to be self-motivated, flexible and well organised to manage, at times, unpredictable and variable workloads Flexibility for cover Willing to play a part in the wider life of the College community AND FINALLY Bosworth Independent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone connected with the College to share this commitment. ABOUT CATS COLLEGES In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.” Receptionist JD Apply for job At Bosworth Independent College we believe in the importance of the individual and celebrate success regardless of the level. We are a relatively small college of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge. We are always keen to hear from suitably qualified applicants. Speculative applications are always welcome and will be held on file for up to three months. If a suitable vacancy should arise, we would then contact you. Bosworth values Nurture and educate every student in our community whatever his or her ability, culture, ethnicity or social background. Encourage We seek to encourage each student to grow in confidence and to cultivate a life-long curiosity for the world around us. Creativity Communicate with enthusiasm, collaborate and contribute to our community with commitment and creativity. Excellence We aim to promote academic excellence tempered by care and concern for those around us. 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