Administrator / Receptionist

Administrator / Receptionist

Administrator / Receptionist

Location: This role is based at our London South Training Centre, located in Orpington. Working pattern/hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours 09:00 - 17:00. Salary: Up to £31,550 depending on skills and experience. About JTL

JTL is a national apprenticeship provider specialising in the electrical and plumbing sectors, supporting thousands of apprentices and working with employers across England and Wales. We are proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider and a registered charity, reinvesting in our learners, staff and training facilities.

Our apprentices are at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with employers to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople, providing high-quality training, support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship and training journey.

About the role

To provide effective administration and reception support in JTL London South (Orpington) and the wider southern regional training centres.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• To provide general administration support for the Centre and staff as required.

• Manage and maintain timetabling systems, booking arrangements for workshops, classrooms and meeting rooms for the JTL Northeast region centres.

• Respond to all incoming telephone calls, ensuring that these are answered promptly and dealt with effectively.

• Receive and challenge where necessary all visitors to the centre, ensuring that their requirements are effectively met and creating a favourable first impression.

• Maintain a safe and secure centre environment and comply with all necessary policies.

• Deal with incoming and outgoing post as delegated by the Centre Manager.

• Manage and maintain exam bookings and operation including rooming and invigilator arrangements.

• Assist with the collation and updating of the Centre diaries.

• Assist with the administration of the centre stationery and stock.

• Open up and close the Centre from time to time as delegated.

• Actively engage in other such duties, under the discretion of the centre managers as and when necessary.

• Keep apprentice tracking documents up to date.

• Carry out invoicing and raise Purchase orders.

What we're looking for:

• GCSE, Maths and English, A-C or equivalent

• Good IT skills

• Good organisational skills

• Good telephone manner

• Good customer facing skills

Desirable:

• Administration experience.

We offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for long service and a Christmas shutdown

• Generous pension scheme with matched contributions

• Life assurance and occupational sick pay

• Optional private healthcare and regular health checks

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

• CPD support, including funding for professional qualifications and ongoing training

• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven working environment, plus much more…

Safeguarding and inclusion

JTL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Department JTL Role Administration Assistant / Receptionist Location London South Training Centre Job Location Centre based Closing Date 26 November, 2026

About The JTL Group

The JTL Group is a leading UK not-for-profit training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships in building services engineering across England and Wales. Through its specialist subsidiary, CompEx Certification Limited, JTL also supports global industry by providing internationally recognised certification for professionals working in hazardous and explosive environments, helping ensure safety, competence, and technical excellence.