Receptionist and Administrator; HR​/School

Receptionist and Administrator (HR / School)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Receptionist and Administrator to support our Administration Team.

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for Talbot House Children’s Charity, providing a professional, friendly, and welcoming reception service to pupils, families, visitors, staff, and external stakeholders. The role delivers excellent customer service by greeting visitors, managing incoming telephone and radio communications, and responding to enquiries promptly and efficiently, ensuring a positive first impression at all times.

The Receptionist is responsible for maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming reception area, ensuring it is presented to a consistently high standard.

In addition to reception duties, the role provides comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager, Administration Team and wider School Team. The post holder must be highly organised, able to prioritise a varied workload, maintain confidentiality and work accurately under pressure to meet competing deadlines while supporting the effective day‑to‑day operation of the Charity.

Previous experience in a Reception and Administration role is desirable.

Starting date: 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible, depending on your notice period.

Hours of work: term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a 30 minute unpaid break.

Salary: from £21,547.50 per annum.

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
• paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.

The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.