Evening Building Receptionist - Sovereign Centre

Job Introduction

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The starting salary for this role is £16,045 per annum based on a 23 hour working week.

Rewards and Benefits

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

About the Organisation

We are a vibrant, local charity that helps vulnerable children, young people and adults to belong, contribute and thrive. Our wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

About the Role

We are recruiting for Evening Building Receptionist at Sovereign Centre within the Children and Young People - Disability Service, who could undertake a range of tasks to ensure the safe and smooth running of activities at our busy centre.

You will be responsible for opening and closing the building, carrying out a range of building support and administrative tasks, including ordering equipment and undertaking food safety checks. You will also provide reception cover, welcoming visitors and responding to general enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.

The candidates should have a basic knowledge of safeguarding for children and adults and hold a First Aid qualification or be willing to complete First Aid training.

We are looking for someone with a strong customer service ethos, the ability to work on their own initiative, and a proactive, positive, and energetic approach to their work. A 'can-do' attitude and excellent people skills are essential.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adult's barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

The close date for this advert is 31.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

To apply for this role, please click HERE.

Attached documents:

• Job Description-Evening Building Receptionist _ Sovereign Centre _Sep 2026.pdf - Job Description

Working conditions

Contract: Permanent N/A

Working hours: 23 hours per week