Office Administrator and Senior Receptionist

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

36 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Travel benefits & discounts

Family-friendly schemes

Job summary

University of Cambridge are seeking an Office Administrator and Senior Receptionist to manage front-of-house and provide robust administrative support within the Institute of Criminology. You will welcome guests, coordinate routine duties, and assist senior staff with daily tasks in a friendly, professional environment.

The role combines customer service with office administration, requiring calm efficiency, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to handle varied tasks for a busy academic

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day reception operations and front-of-house service.
• Provide varied administrative support to senior administrators and academic teams.
• Assist with discrete projects and back-of-house operations to keep the department running smoothly.

Job description

# Office Administrator and Senior ReceptionistUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 8 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The Institute of Criminology is looking for a proactive, welcoming, and efficient Office Administrator and Senior Receptionist. You will be joining a friendly and welcoming professional services team in one of the world's leading criminology departments, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.This key role combines front-of-house customer service with varied administrative support across the Institute. You will oversee the day-to-day running of reception, working alongside a part-time Receptionist, welcome guests, and assist senior administrators and academic teams with essential daily tasks and discrete projects.This role is ideal for a warm, organised administrator who enjoys being the welcoming face of a department while keeping back-of-house operations structured and effective. If you are a natural problem-solver who enjoys variety, stays calm under pressure, and takes a proactive approach to supporting others, we would love to hear from you.Benefits of working at Cambridge include:• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays);• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal queries about the role can be directed to Meg Horobin ([e-mail]). Interviews are planned for 19th November 2026 (subject to confirmation)Please quote reference JL51263 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.