College Receptionist Temp

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time: Monday - Friday

Temporary, 2-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: FRA Academy: Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

The EFI Group is looking for a Receptionist to join our team on a temporary basis.

As the first point of contact for the EFI Group and its two colleges, the Fashion Retail Academy and the London College of Beauty Therapy, you will be at the heart of our organisation, creating a positive first impression and delivering a welcoming, professional experience for visitors, students, staff, and stakeholders.

This pivotal front-of-house role is responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive service to students, staff, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and well-organised environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a clear commitment to delivering outstanding customer service within a college setting.

About you

Qualifications: Good general level of education, including English (Grade C/4 or equivalent), and a First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Experience: Experience working in a college, school, front-of-house, or customer-focused environment.

Expertise: Proven ability to deliver high-quality front-of-house or customer service experiences.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors, alongside strong organisational and time management skills.

Values: A commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, and to contributing to a high-quality, student-centred front-of-house service.

Why The EFI?

We foster aculture where our team members can lean on each other, recogniseEachother, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth andwellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Supportfor personal and professional development, including a personal growthallowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications,LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance:Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and fundedcounselling/CBT through Education Support Employee AssistantProgramme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary

£4,225 for a 2-month fixed-term contract

Closing Date

8am on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Week commencing 7th Septemberin-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

Contact

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

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