Receptionist

Reference: MAY

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 27th May 2026

Location: Banbury

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pensions, fantastic onsite facilities

Activate Learning is looking for a Receptionist to join our team at The Colin Sanders Business Innovation Centre. The purpose of this role is to deliver an exceptional front line customer experience, including by telephone and other digital channels, which raises the reputation of Activate Learning and sets it apart from other providers.

The role will predominantly involve meeting and greeting customers and tenants at reception, signing them in, and responding to a wide range of queries from customers, tenants and visitors. You will work closely alongside the admissions team and will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as raising invoices and supporting general reception operations. The role is required to provide additional support and coverage of the reception desk during busy periods, particularly over lunch.

This is a permanent, part time role working 24.25 hours (0.66 FTE) per week at the The Colin Sanders Business Innovation Centre in Banbury - an 8-minute walk from Banbury & Bicester Campus. The hours would include Mon - Thu 12:45 - 17:00 and Fri 09:00 - 17:00.

Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will be resilient, solutions focused and able to multi task. The ability to input data accurately and efficiently, ensuring that records are kept up to date and changes are recorded in line with GDPR and our Privacy policies. You will be confident working independently and within a team.

Therefore, if you are highly organised, IT literate, confident, customer focused and have the ability to interact with a variety of people in person, by phone and email, we would like to hear from you!

About Us

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Equal Opportunity

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.