Part-Time Receptionist & Admin Coordinator (Colchester)

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car parking

Subsidised Dining facilities

Sodexo Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Receptionist for the Army Education Centre at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and personnel, providing a professional, welcoming and helpful service.

This varied role combines reception, customer service and administration to help the centre run smoothly on a day‑to‑day basis. The position offers 30 hours per week with a 08:00–14:30 schedule; interviews planned 28 September 2026 and 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception, customer service or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and clients.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and providing a friendly, professional first point of contact.
• Dealing with enquiries and directing visitors to the appropriate department or individual.
• Supporting visitors arriving for courses and ensuring nominal rolls are completed.
• Managing the centre's booking calendar and coordinating the use of classrooms, common rooms and the study centre.
• Keeping reception noticeboards up to date and organised.
• Reporting building, IT and maintenance issues to the relevant teams and following these through as required.
• Providing administrative support to the centre, including assisting with the monthly Essex & Suffolk Military Herald.
• Supporting the Centre Administrator and Officer Education Clerk when required.
• Assisting with marketing activities for the centre.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with customers, colleagues and the client.
• Ensuring your work area is clean, tidy and maintained to the required standards.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting a Receptionist for the Army Education Centre at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and personnel, providing a professional, welcoming and helpful service.

This varied role combines reception, customer service and administration to help the centre run smoothly on a day‑to‑day basis. The position offers 30 hours per week with a 08:00–14:30 schedule; interviews planned 28 September 2026 and 1 October 2026.