Current Job Opportunities
Receptionist/Transfer Assistant
Pay: £13.41 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Job Description:
We are seeking a professional to take on the position of Reception/Transfer Assistant. This role provides front‑of‑house services, administrative support, and operational coordination to ensure the smooth running of student services. It is key in delivering an excellent experience to all students, visitors and staff by managing reception duties, monitoring attendance, arranging airport transfers, supporting visa‑compliance procedures, and assisting the Accommodation Office when needed.
Duties:
- Welcome and assist students, visitors and staff at reception.
- Handle enquiries by phone, email and in person.
- Monitor and record student attendance daily.
- Coordinate airport transfers and communicate arrangements to all parties.
- Assist with visa‑compliance procedures and manage required documentation.
- Support the Accommodation Office with administrative tasks when needed.
- Carry out general office duties to ensure smooth daily operations.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (in person, by phone and email).
- Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Confidence using computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and general office software.
- Ability to work in a busy, fast‑paced environment, especially during peak times.
- Attention to detail when recording information, processing documents and updating systems.
- Problem‑solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Customer‑focused attitude, ensuring a positive experience for students and visitors.
- Team player, but also able to work independently when needed.
- Hard‑working, reliable and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Flexibility to support other departments when required.
- Full, valid driving licence
This role is ideal for candidates who are proactive, personable, and eager to contribute positively to a professional environment. Prior experience in an administrative or reception role will be advantageous.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
The Anglo-Continental Educational Group is an equal opportunity employer and it is the organisation’s policy to treat job applicants and employees in the same way, regardless of their race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, pregnancy, maternity, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or marital/civil partnership status. Prospective applicants from abroad should only apply if they are legally eligible for employment in the UK. Suitable applicants should be from a member country of the European Economic Area or Commonwealth, or have already obtained a visa allowing entry into the UK and permitting employment. The Anglo-Continental Educational Group does not apply for work permits for prospective employees. Download our full Equal Opportunities Policy
Safeguarding (Child and Adult at Risk Protection Policy)
As part of our safeguarding policy, ALL potential candidates when being invited to participate in a face-to-face, telephone or skype interview are given the following information. All temporary staff will now be asked to pay for an Enhanced DBS check which Anglo-Continental will carry out. The current cost is £50 and this amount will be deducted from their first salary payment. This check is valid for three years. Anglo-Continental will then pay for any further checks if required.
Download our Safeguarding PolicyAnglo-Continental accepts students under the age of 18 years and the law classifies these young people as children. As a consequence, Anglo-Continental has implemented a number of safeguarding systems and procedures during the recruitment process. Potential employees are informed that references will be followed up; all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily; proof of identity and qualifications will be required; reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be employed in situations where they have responsibility for, or access to, persons under 18 years of age. In the case of temporary staff, the cost of the enhanced DBS check will be deducted from their first salary. Staff are reminded that it is a criminal offence to provide false information. In addition, interviews will include questions that probe candidate’s attitudes to safeguarding children. All staff will be required to sign a declaration that they have not been convicted of a crime against a child or a vulnerable adult.
