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Meridian Business Support Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Reception & Administration) for a busy school in Hereford. The role is a temporary position with a potential extension, starting ASAP, offering £12.71 per hour for a full-time, on-site post.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors and provide essential admin support across the school, ensuring a welcoming reception and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or receptionist experience, ideally within an education setting.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with students, parents and staff.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Calm, professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception area and greeting visitors professionally.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Supporting with student attendance records and timetable administration.
• Producing letters, reports, spreadsheets and other school documentation.
• Assisting with website updates and maintaining school calendars.
• Providing general administrative support to teaching and support staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Working both independently and collaboratively as part of the school administration team.

Skills

Reception experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisation

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hereford

Monday to Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm | £12.71 per hour

Temporary Position (with potential for extension)

Start Date - ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a professional and organised Administrative Assistant to join a busy school in Hereford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with young people, parents, and staff.

As the first point of contact for visitors, you will play a key role in delivering a welcoming and efficient reception service while providing vital administrative support across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception area and greeting visitors professionally.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.
• Supporting with student attendance records and timetable administration.
• Producing letters, reports, spreadsheets, and other school documentation.
• Assisting with website updates and maintaining school calendars.
• Providing general administrative support to teaching and support staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Working both independently and collaboratively as part of the school administration team.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous administration or receptionist experience, ideally within an education setting.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be confident dealing with students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Be organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate a calm, professional, and approachable manner.
• Be able to prioritise workloads and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Reception and Administrative Assistant

Company: Meridian Business Support

Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Hereford, HR1 1HY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Administrative Assistant (Reception & Administration)