Receptionist, Milton Keynes

Receptionist

Location: Lift Sir Herbert Leon (Leon Leisure), Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ, United Kingdom

Salary: SCP 2–5 £24,413 - £25,583 FTE. Actual Salary: £8,577.54 - £8,988.62 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits.

Hours

Part Time – 13 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?

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.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We offer you

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

EEO and Safeguarding Statements

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date

5th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.