Barking & Dagenham College
Receptionist
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Join a forward-thinking college where education changes lives!
We are seeking a Receptionist to join our team on a full-time, 36 hours per week, term-time only basis, at our TSA Barking Campus.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Receptionist, you will provide a high quality customer orientated service to all visitors and callers, managing the entry and exit of students, staff and visitors appropriately.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and customer-focused individual who takes pride in providing a welcoming, efficient and professional reception service.
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You should have:
- A good general standard of education equivalent to GCSE C
- Excellent IT skills in MS Office or equivalent
- NVQ customer care level 2 or equivalent would be an advantage
- Reception / Customer service experience
In addition, you will demonstrate:
- Excellent customer care and communication skills
- Outstanding telephone manner
- The ability to communicate professionally with staff, students and visitors at all levels
- The ability to remain calm in pressurised situations, with a positive, proactive and problem solving approach to all duties and engagements
- Strong organisation skills
What’s In It for You?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary of £23,404 - £26,672 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
- Generous holiday and pension packages
- Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success
Advert closing date: 18th September 2026
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Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
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