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Job title

Reception Assistant

Job reference

CS0575P

Date posted

05/01/2026

Application closing date

19/01/2026

Location

Lincoln

Salary

CSS Scale 2 i.e. £23,875 per annum

Contractual hours

37.5

Interview Date

04 February 2026

We are excited to offer a remarkable opportunity for a Reception Assistant to join our team at Lincoln College! In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for our visitors, delivering exceptional front-line customer service. Your responsibilities will include warmly welcoming and greeting visitors and students, providing essential information, and signposting current students to services and support.

You'll play a key role in handling switchboard operations plus processing incoming and outgoing post and parcels. In addition, you will actively contribute to the Library and Careers Guidance team by providing essential administrative support and assisting Student Services reception under the guidance of the Reception Team Leader.

Join us in making a difference at Lincoln College and be a part of our dynamic team!

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this exciting opportunity currently available.

Our flexible benefits package has been designed around the things our people value most to give them choice around what they need to live well at work, rest and play – employees can access these benefits from day one. As a Lincoln College employee, you will have access to:

• 30 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase annual leave each year (pro rata if part time)
• Wellbeing events calendar
• "You Matter" perks platform - Perks of the job : Lincoln College
• Flexible/Hybrid working options
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays and non-term time
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light - Discounts for Teachers | Blue Light Card which gives exclusive discounts across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more!

Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.

How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Jobs Portal

Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – hrrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk

Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (People Services Assistant – Recruitment) / Ayla Gezmis (People Services Assistant - Recruitment)

Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link -www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.