Receptionist

Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre Salary: SCP 2–5 £24,413 - £25,583 FTE Actual Salary: £5,649 - £6,116 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Part Time – 10 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday) , 52 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service in a busy and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy being the first point of contact and helping people feel supported and valued? Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre, part of Lift Schools, is looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join our team and help create a positive experience for all visitors, students, staff and community users.

About The Role As a Receptionist, you will play a vital role as the face and voice of the leisure centre. You will warmly welcome visitors, manage enquiries, coordinate appointments and support the smooth day-to-day running of reception and administration services.

This is more than an administration role; it's an opportunity to support the wellbeing of our community while contributing to Lift Schools' mission of providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents, students and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage incoming phone calls and the main email account efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure all visitors and students are signed in and out correctly in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Coordinate appointments, meeting room bookings and deliveries.
• Support the wider administration team with clerical and administrative tasks.
• Maintain an organised and welcoming reception area.
• Assist with first aid responsibilities following appropriate training.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A professional and approachable individual with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in a customer-facing or office environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good IT skills and confidence using office systems and equipment.
• Someone who works well independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive individual with a passion for supporting young people and the wider community.

About Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre At the heart of our community, Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre offers excellent fitness and sports facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, multi-purpose sports hall, 3G Astro-turf and grass pitches — everything needed to support active, healthy lifestyles for students and the local community.

Why join Lift Schools? We are committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. You'll benefit from:

• Training & development: Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across Lift Schools
• Supportive culture: A collaborative, inclusive team where your contribution is valued
• Generous benefits: Pension scheme, wellbeing cash plan and financial support
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and more

If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact Clive Hammond at [email protected] We review applications as they are received and encourage early applications.

Closing Date: TBC Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working options will be considered.