Role Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist in our Music Schools Department. This is a term time, permanent position where you will be based in the picturesque grounds of Eton College, working 30 hours a week with a mix of morning and afternoon shifts, worked over 5 days per week, including at least one shift on a weekend per week. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may have a love of music, to join the college’s Music Schools Team as the first point of contact for all students, visiting music teachers and general visitors. 

Please note, face to face interviews will take place for this role on Tuesday 27th July 2021.

Main Duties

• Greeting and supervising visitors to the Music Schools;
• Acting as the first point of contact for students with queries relating to music lessons & timetables;
• Answering and dealing with telephone enquiries;
• Maintaining a database of expected visitors to the department;
• Booking performance and rehearsal spaces for teachers and boys;
• Taking in and distributing post and deliveries for the department;
• Keeping notice boards and signage up to date and relevant;
• Assist with ordering of music, practice books, etc. for staff and students;
• Checking and distributing music orders on arrival;
• Ordering office supplies & provisions;
• Photocopying & clerical work as needed and requested;
• Regular checks on the tidiness of rehearsal spaces and staff common room;
• Maintaining general tidiness and security of the building and locking up when necessary;
• Coordinating the weekly testing of the Fire Alarms (on Sundays);
• Raising maintenance and repair work requests with Buildings Department;
• Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Precentor or Music Schools Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate to a wide range of different individuals and flex your style accordingly;
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role, or a role with similar skillsets required;
• Demonstrable proficiency in IT, and comfort using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel;
• The ability to juggle competing tasks, to organise your time and to prioritise effectively so nothing slips through the cracks;
• A highly personable and empathetic manner;
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

In addition to your experience, you may enjoy this role if you possess:

• A love of music and level of general musical knowledge;
• Flexibility, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and the desire to work within a fast paced role with quickly changing priorities;
• Excellent team-working skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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