Receptionist and People & Culture Administrator

About the role

The Southport School is looking for a professional, service‑oriented individual to be the welcoming face of the school while providing essential HR and corporate administration support. This dual‑role combines front‑of‑house duties with People & Culture tasks in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, professional front‑of‑house service and manage the main switchboard.
• Welcome visitors, enforce sign‑in procedures and child‑safety requirements.
• Maintain the appearance of reception and lobby areas.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including during school holidays.
• Monitor and respond to the reception email inbox and keep staff contact lists up to date.
• Provide administrative support to the People & Culture team and other corporate departments across all campuses.
• Assist with recruitment logistics, schedule interviews and coordinate onboarding activities.
• Maintain compliance records for new staff onboarding and mandatory training.
• Coordinate staff resources such as name badges, keys, devices and access requirements.

Required profile

• Highly organised and professional with a strong service orientation.
• Approachable, adaptable and able to thrive in a busy, dynamic environment.
• Discreet, initiative‑driven and compassionate.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Required skills