Receptionist 

💰Salary: Up to £12,349 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience) 

🕒Working Pattern: Part-time (22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) 

📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Winchester 

📅Closing Date: 27th July 2026 

✨Sparsholt College has an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join our team as a Receptionist, providing comprehensive administrative support to our curriculum areas and contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the department.

As the first point of contact for the college, this role is central to creating a welcoming, professional and efficient experience for students, staff and visitors. You will provide a courteous front‑of‑house and telephone service, ensuring every interaction reflects the high standards of the college community.

The role entails operating digital phones/switchboard, a central radio system, a postal franking machine along with using various databases and maintaining manual and electronic records. Full training will be provided.

The successful applicant will: 📋📞

• Have demonstrable experience of working in a busy frontline environment.

• Possess a strong customer focus along with a “can-do” attitude.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be competent in the use of the full range of Microsoft applications (word/excel/outlook and calendar)

• Have good organisation and team-working skills.

• Possess GCSE English and Maths at level C/4 or above or equivalent.

Why Join Us? 🌱

At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career. 

You’ll benefit from:

- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success

- A peaceful, spacious campus setting

- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career 

College Benefits: 🎓

• Eligibility to join a defined pension scheme 

• Free on-site parking 

• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes 

• Flexible Working Policy 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme 

• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus 

• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game 

• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon 

• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications 

🌈Join us in making a difference! 

Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.