Average Receptionist salary in Birmingham

Job Title: ReceptionistLocation: Birmingham Salary: £12,260 per annum pro rata of (£24,521 per annum) - SS1 (Fixed)Job type: Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours on a rota basisUCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.The Role:University College Birmingham is looking to appoint a part time Receptionist - Estates and Facilities.We're looking for a proactive, welcoming, and customer-focused Receptionist to be the first point of contact across our city-centre campus.In this front-of-house role, you'll handle enquiries, support visitors and contractors, maintain security awareness, and help keep our busy reception service running smoothly.You'll join a supportive team, receive accredited training, and work in a vibrant academic environment where everyone can flourish.If you're friendly, confident, and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from youBenefits:Generous allocation of annual leave29 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Local Government Pension SchemeEmployer Contributions - 20.9%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date - Sunday 31 May 2026Interview Date - TBCPlease click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Admin Assistant, Receptionist, Administrator, Admin, Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Support Administrator, Company Receptionist, Customer Support, Client Service may also be considered for this role.

School Receptionists£13.00 - £15.00 per hourAre you a Receptionist with a background working in a school environment or similar looking for workIt is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have some school Receptionist experience. However, applicants with STRONG RECEPTIONIST experience in a similar sector will also be considered.You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 4:30p.m. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the School year which run for a variety amount of time.There may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the Schools although this is NOT guaranteed.PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ROLES ARE TEMPORARY, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.As a School Receptionist your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:« Welcoming students, guests and parents into the school« Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed« Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary« Responding to emails« Letters to parents« Typing of letters and memos« Filing, faxing and photocopying« Dealing with parents and pupilsYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESS BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £47.20 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.To find out more about Aspire People head to our website Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

School Receptionists£13.00 - £15.00 per hourAre you a Receptionist with a background working in a school environment or similar looking for workIt is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have some school Receptionist experience. However, applicants with STRONG RECEPTIONIST experience in a similar sector will also be considered.You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 4:30p.m. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the School year which run for a variety amount of time.There may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the Schools although this is NOT guaranteed.PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ROLES ARE TEMPORARY, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.As a School Receptionist your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:« Welcoming students, guests and parents into the school« Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed« Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary« Responding to emails« Letters to parents« Typing of letters and memos« Filing, faxing and photocopying« Dealing with parents and pupilsYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESS BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £47.20 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.To find out more about Aspire People head to our website Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.