Administrator and Receptionist

Job description

Job Description: Student Administrator & Receptionist

Location: Derby Campus, UK Management College (UKMC)

**Salary**: From £23,795.00 per year

Additional Pay: Bonus Scheme

UK Management College (UKMC) is looking for dynamic and confident individuals to join our team as a Student Administrator & Receptionist at our Derby Campus. This role combines administrative responsibilities with front-desk reception duties, offering a varied and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will play a key role in supporting students, faculty, and visitors by providing excellent customer service and efficient administrative support. This is an office-based role located at our Derby campus.

Key Responsibilities

As a Student Administrator, you will be responsible for:
Liaising with colleagues and students to coordinate interview schedules and admissions procedures.

Assisting in Admissions-related events, including open days, orientation, and student recruitment activities.

Providing general administrative support to the Admissions Team under the supervision of the Administration Team Leader.

As a Receptionist, you will:
Greet students, staff, and visitors in a friendly, professional manner and ensure the reception area is welcoming and well-maintained.

Manage appointments and bookings for meetings, interviews, and campus visits.

Distribute incoming mail and manage outgoing post.

Handle visitor sign-ins and ensure compliance with campus security protocols.

Essential Requirements

1+ years of office-based experience in a receptionist or administrative role (preferably within the education sector).

Proven administrative skills: highly organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Multitasking abilities: able to juggle various tasks, such as managing student queries, coordinating interviews, and maintaining records.

Excellent communication skills: fluent in English, with the ability to deal confidently, tactfully, and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Strong IT skills: proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems.

Attention to detail: ability to process information accurately while working under pressure.

Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Team player: able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across different departments.

Flexibility: open to adapting work practices to suit changing business needs.

**Benefits**:
Company Pension

Free Parking on-site

Opportunities for career development, with access to mentoring programs and funded courses

Supportive work environment in a rapidly growing company within the education sector

Work Location: Newcastle Campus (In person)

Ability to Commute: Must be able to commute to Derby

Ability to Relocate: Must relocate to Newcastle before starting work

Application Process

Join UKMC and make a difference We are committed to nurturing and developing our staff by providing a supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

Pay: From £23,795.00 per year

Additional pay:
Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:
Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

**Experience**:
Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: £23,795.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/11/2024