Front Desk Officer

ABOUT US

College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the Swiss Alps: home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 60 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience. We believe it’s what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world.

Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future. Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.

OUR LOCATION

Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year. Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration, but we travel across Europe and around the world too.

The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none. Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.

YOUR PROFILE

Are you passionate about delivering an outstanding level of service and creating a welcoming environment for students, families, visitors, and colleagues?

At Collège Beau Soleil, the Front Desk Officer plays a central role in the daily life of the school. As the first point of contact for the Beau Soleil community, you will help create a professional, warm, and positive experience while ensuring the smooth running of the Front Office in a dynamic and international environment.

Working as part of a collaborative team, communication and organisation are essential in this role. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where flexibility, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are key. From supporting school events and student arrivals to managing day-to-day administrative tasks, you will contribute to many important moments throughout the academic year.

You combine a welcoming and service-oriented attitude with strong administrative accuracy and professionalism. You enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering excellent service, and remain calm and efficient when managing multiple priorities.

We are open to considering either one full-time Front Desk Officer or two part-time Front Desk Officers (50%) through a job-sharing arrangement, depending on the profiles and experience of the successful candidates.

If you are fluent in French and English and enjoy working in an international and people-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant school community.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a warm, professional, and welcoming experience to students, parents, staff, and visitors
• Manage the day-to-day running of Reception and support the smooth operation of the Front Office
• Handle incoming calls, emails, post, and deliveries efficiently and professionally
• Support the organisation of school events, student arrival days, and other key moments throughout the year
• Provide administrative support across different school departments
• Manage petty cash and other Reception-related administrative tasks
• Support the Transport and Trips departments with travel-related administrative tasks
• Prepare and coordinate documentation required for student visa applications
• Monitor and follow up residency permit processes in line with local requirements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality at all times

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma with administrative or tourism qualification
• Fluent in French & English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Additional languages would be an advantage

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Experience

• Previous experience in a reception, front office, customer service, or administrative role
• Experience in a school or international environment is a plus but not essential
• Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced and people-focused environment

Person specification

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Warm, professional, and service-oriented approach
• Reliable with strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively
• Confident using digital tools and administrative systems

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website at https://www.beausoleil.ch/careers and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or video call.
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.

Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the chance to become part of a global network of schools and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organization of outstanding schools.