Birmingham Community Leisure Trust encourages active, healthy lifestyles across the local community. Providing affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming space, their goal is to support healthier and happier lives for everyone. Delivering these services relies on an enthusiastic, customer-focused team, and they're now looking for a Casual Receptionist to join their team and help make a positive difference every day.
As a Casual Receptionist, you'll be the welcoming face of the centre, helping visitors access activities, services and support that have a positive impact on communities every day. From assisting customers and managing bookings to promoting leisure services and maintaining excellent standards of care, your work has purpose and helps create enjoyable experiences that encourage healthier, happier futures.
What you'll do as a Casual Receptionist
- Welcome customers and provide excellent service both in person and over the telephone.
- Operate the computerised front-of-house system, process payments, issue receipts and follow financial procedures.
- Balance daily income and support banking processes in line with established procedures.
- Manage facility bookings and respond to general enquiries efficiently and professionally.
- Promote and sell the products and services offered across the leisure service.
- Support marketing activities by displaying promotional materials and assisting with promotional initiatives where required.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and carry out any additional duties assigned by the Duty Manager.
Key Skills
- Excellent customer care and communication skills.
- Confident using computer systems and digital tools.
- Able to remain calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment, ideally within leisure, hospitality or a similar setting.
- Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of customers, including adults and children.
Location: Northfield Leisure Centre, B31 2PD. Hourly Rate: £8.20 per hour (16-18 years), £10.85 per hour (18-20 years), £12.71 per hour (21+ years) plus excellent benefits. Schedule: Permanent, casual hours to cover holiday and sickness.
Make a positive difference every day
At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Birmingham Community Leisure Trust.
What we offer
- Free gym membership for you and your immediate family
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Free swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children)
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, Personal Trainer discounts
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, travel, and gym equipment
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Vetting and checks
As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
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Casual Receptionist employer: Serco Group Plc
At Serco, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at HMP Dovegate, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and access to over 1,100 internal courses, ensuring you have the tools to thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in a secure environment. Join us in creating a stable and rehabilitative setting where your contributions truly matter.
