Centre Reception and Administrative Officer, Orchard Hill College – Southwark
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,278 to £28,371 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Scale 4/5, £25,278- £28,371 per annum (FTE £31,977 - £35,890 per annum) inclusive of London Weighting Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | SE16 4QF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orchard Hill College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for someone to provide key admin support and to maintain a welcoming reception area.
Key Responsibilities:
• Greet and deal with enquiries via the centre reception from all students, staff and visitors in a polite, friendly, professional manner.
• Co-ordinate safe entrance and exits of all students, staff and visitors, at all entrance doors ensuring they are signed in and out and that no unauthorized person gains access.
• Follow safeguarding procedures on reception, including check ID’s of taxi drivers/escorts, check identification, escort and transport arrangements/details.
• Deal with enquiries relating to matters connected with the day to day running of the College, including liaising with other college sites.
• Use and input Student information onto the College MIS
Key Requirements:
• Experience of working within a team.
• Proven experience of customer service skills.
• Proven experience of working under pressure.
Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Key Responsibilities:
• Greet and deal with enquiries via the centre reception from all students, staff and visitors in a polite, friendly, professional manner.
• Co-ordinate safe entrance and exits of all students, staff and visitors, at all entrance doors ensuring they are signed in and out and that no unauthorized person gains access.
• Follow safeguarding procedures on reception, including check ID’s of taxi drivers/escorts, check identification, escort and transport arrangements/details.
• Deal with enquiries relating to matters connected with the day to day running of the College, including liaising with other college sites.
• Use and input Student information onto the College MIS
Key Requirements:
• Experience of working within a team.
• Proven experience of customer service skills.
• Proven experience of working under pressure.
Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
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