Reception & Admin Coordinator — 30h/wk, Colchester

Sodexo Group; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

EAP

Virtual GP

Discounts

Job summary

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

The role combines reception, customer service and administration to help the centre run smoothly on a day-to-day basis. There is a 30-hour week, with interviews scheduled on 28th September 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact.
• Handling enquiries and directing visitors to the right department.
• Assisting with course arrivals and maintaining nominal rolls.
• Managing the booking calendar for classrooms and study spaces.
• Keeping reception noticeboards up to date.
• Reporting building, IT and maintenance issues to relevant teams.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The role combines reception, customer service and administration to help the centre run smoothly on a day-to-day basis. There is a 30-hour week, with interviews scheduled on 28th September 2026.