Receptionist at Wellington College International Lagos - Alaro City Development FZC

Wellington College is one of the UK’s great boarding schools, and is set in over 400 acres of beautiful parkland in Berkshire. It is a co-educational school for students aged13-18 years and is renowned for its pioneering approach and all-round excellence.

Wellington College seeks to be a vibrant, inspiring and challenging place which opens the minds and hearts of its pupils. Wellington College is a global leading IB school, and achieves consistently outstanding academic results in both IBDP and A Level, while also truly excelling in the arts, music and sports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic receptionist to support the successful launch of a leading British K-12 day/boarding school opening in Alaro City in September 2027.
• To promote a leading British school brand in Lagos, nationally and internationally
• To provide efficient administrative and operational support of the pre-opening of Wellington College International Lagos.

 Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and assist with contacting their host/hostesses.
• Ensure access control processes and policies are enforced
• Answer all incoming phone calls promptly and ensure they are properly directed
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing mails are attended to properly and promptly.
• Receive and register all correspondence and packages accurately, distribute within the shortest time of receipt and maintain a register of recipients’ acknowledgment of every piece of correspondence
• Assist in performing administrative responsibilities (photocopying, scanning, binding, filing, etc.)
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding such information as: locations of offices/site, local services and amenities;
• Follow safety and security protocol at all times, working closely with admin and corporate services and building managers
• Act as ambassador for Corporate Services, using appropriate etiquette and
• professionalism at all times
• Maintain the front desk and lobby areas in a neat and organized manner, in compliance with all building policies
• Arrange for local taxi service and courier pick-ups, as requested
• To record and report all accidents within the location adhering to location and company procedures
• All other duties as assigned by your line manager

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years cognate experience or any similar combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word and Excel)

Soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills;
• Task oriented, initiative driven, and enthusiastic;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent report writing and documentation skill;
• Good IT skills; and
• Good team player.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online