Job – Reception Assessor Technician
Salary - Permanent, Part Time – Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (21.6 hours per week) - £13,780 - £14,561.75 per annum – Term Time Only
Holiday – Holiday pay is included in salary
Location – Ware Campus
Closing Date – 10th August 2026 @ Midday
Join Hertford Regional College as a Reception Assessor Technician.
Hertford Regional College is excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated member of staff to our growing team. The Reception Assessor Technician plays a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy department and its commercial salons. As the department delivers evening classes on occasions throughout the year, a flexible approach to working hours may be required to provide reception cover during evening salon sessions when students begin working with clients.
About HRC
HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.
HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve.
The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide technical and receptionist support to the department ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for clients, students and staff. Working within a realistic commercial environment, the role will coordinate salon bookings, manage client interactions, maintain records and support the day-to-day technical operation of the department. You will also support, supervise and assess learners undertaking reception and customer service duties as part of their programme, helping them to develop the professional behaviours, skills and knowledge required for employment within the hair and beauty industry.
For more details, please look at the full job description.
About You
You will bring:
✔ Hair or Beauty Level 2 qualification
✔ Customer Service Level 2
✔ Educated to at least level 2, or C or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths or willingness to achieve within an agreed period
✔ Qualification in assessing learning (AQA, A1/A2) or a willingness to achieve within an agreed time
✔ Up to date commercial experience of working in the Hair and Beauty Industry
✔ Administrative skills and familiarity with the use of PC based systems such Microsoft Office (email, internet)
✔ Dealing with the public in a service sector environment
✔ Handling money, cashing up, reconciling a cash desk
✔ Working with the 16-24 age group
✔ Working as part of a team
If you love seeing students grow in confidence and ability, you’ll be right at home here.
Why Join Us?
At HRC, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team with access to:
- Fantastic on-site facilities
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Training to help you reach your full potential
- A workplace where your contribution truly matters
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please include a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we may close the vacancy early, so don’t delay! All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check.
For further information, please call 01992 411547
