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Senior School Receptionist / Administrator \n Permanent | 40 hours per week | Term Time plus two weeks | salary TBC | Reports to Office Manager | Start: As soon as possible | BB2 school \n No two days are the same at reception. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, colleagues, visitors, contractors and callers. Creating a professional, friendly experience while keeping essential school administration moving. You will need energy, sound judgement and a genuine enjoyment of helping people, alongside the confidence to stay calm, organised and one step ahead. \n What you'll make happen \n\n • Create a brilliant first impression. Welcome visitors warmly, manage calls and messages, keep reception presentable, issue passes and lanyards, check visitor/contractor DBS information, ensure visitors are appropriately supervised, and receive deliveries.\n, • Keep communication flowing. Respond to reception inboxes, share accurate messages between home and school, distribute correspondence, publish school posts via Firefly and keep noticeboards and promotional literature up to date.\n, • Support safe attendance. Collate registers twice daily, investigate absences and coordinate first-day calling, escalating concerns promptly and following school procedures.\n, • Be a reassuring point of contact for pupils. Respond calmly and compassionately to everyday questions or concerns, involving the right colleague whenever further support is needed.\n, • Own the everyday admin. Draft letters, update SIMS and other databases, maintain pupil and staff contact records, produce lists and reports, create labels, photocopy, and manage incoming and outgoing post.\n, • Help the school run smoothly. Support stationery ordering; building, minibus, mobile and locker-key bookings; coach queries and trip quotations; Parents' Evening set-up; ID badges; lost property; external hire; and visits from photographers and immunisation teams.\n, • Be ready when it matters. Administer first aid and complete accident reports; support registration during fire evacuations; and securely record examination materials received by post.\n\n About you \n You will bring warmth, pace and professionalism to a busy front-of-house role. You are someone who notices what needs doing, follows through and treats every interaction with care. \n\n • A good standard of education, with an administration qualification or relevant practical experience.\n, • Experience in an office or customer-facing environment; school experience and familiarity with SIMS are helpful but not essential.\n, • Excellent spoken and written communication, a confident telephone manner and strong Microsoft Office/database skills.\n, • Superb organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise, adapt and solve problems under pressure.\n, • A personable, reliable and resilient approach, with enthusiasm for working around children and young people.\n, • Discretion, sound judgement and absolute respect for confidentiality and data protection.\n, • A valid first-aid qualification is desirable; training may be required as part of the role.\n, • Flexibility to support occasional activity outside contracted hours.\n\n How you'll work \n\n • Follow all school policies and codes of conduct, particularly those covering safeguarding, child protection, equality, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection.\n, • Report concerns promptly, model high standards of conduct and contribute positively to a safe, respectful school community.\n, • Take part in training, appraisal and professional development, and provide wider administrative support as reasonably required by the Principal or Senior Leadership Team.\n\n This profile highlights the main requirements of the role and is not exhaustive. \n

Housing and Wellbeing Assistant Blackburn £26,491 Pro Rata You will be working as part of a dedicated team to manage high quality accommodation and services whilst providing assistance to customers. You will be the first point of contacts for the premises, responding to all enquiries via phone, email or in person. You will maintain the safety and security of customers, colleagues, visitors, contractors as well as the premises, and equipment. What youll be doing You will provide assistance or guidance to customers; supporting them to fulfil the terms of their occupancy agreement; You will encourage feedback from customers, recording and responding to any complaints and compliments; You will ensure any safeguarding concerns are promptly dealt with and appropriate action is taken in line with Great Places procedures; You will actively ensure the security of the building, , conduct health and safety inspections, and report communal repairs through appropriate channels. You will follow financial procedures and take responsibility for all monies held and received; You will be responsible for communal cleaning and void cleaning, along with the wider team. What youll need Qualified to minimum level 3in English and Maths Evidence of IT skills Experience of providing a customer facing, front line service in a busy environments whilst maintaining a courteous and helpful manner. The ability to develop, and project, a positive image of Great Places through interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure and maintaining attention to detail. Effective liaison with colleagues and other stakeholders to give or find information to resolve problems. Use of the relevant range of Microsoft Office applications and IT systems What we will give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List). TPBN1_UKTJ

HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK. Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. We build strong teams, create memor

Front Office Manager role in Lancashire at a stunning boutique country hotel.

Front Office Manager - Lancashire | Weekly pay, live-in available, and the chance to lead a welcoming hotel team. Are you an experienced Front Office Manager looking for your next opportunity in Lancashire? This is your chance to join a stunning boutique country hotel set within beautiful surroundin

Stanley House Hotel & Spa seeks an experienced Front Office Manager to lead its vibrant team.

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK. With 30 first-class bedrooms, unriv

Stanley House Hotel & Spa in Mellor, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager to lead the Front Office team, ensuring guests receive a warm welcome and exceptional service throughout their stay.You will lead and develop the Front Office team, oversee operational performance and wor

Our client, a national service organisation, is seeking an enthusiastic, positive and flexible Receptionist/Customer Service to join their growing team. As the first point of contact for visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. Reporting to the Office Manager, key responsibilities to include: • Greet and welcome visitors upon arrival, • Direct guests to the appropriate person or department, • Answer, screen and forward incoming calls, • Maintain a tidy, presentable reception area with all necessary stationery and materials, • Provide accurate information in person, over the phone and via email, • Receive, sort and distribute daily mail and deliveries, • Follow safety procedures and maintain office security, including monitoring the logbook and issuing visitor badges, • Order front-office supplies and manage stock levels, • Update calendars, schedule meetings and support travel/accommodation arrangements, • Prepare vouchers and maintain records of office expenses, • Carry out general administrative tasks including filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing As a successful Candidate previous work experience in a receptionist, administration or customer service role and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite would be desirable. Hands-on experience with office equipment, solid written/ verbal communication skills and the ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise are essential and hands-on experience with office equipment would be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established company offering a friendly working environment and a competitive salary package. Full-time hours 9 am – 5 pm, with 30 mins lunch break