Reception and Administrative Assistant

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Hereford; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

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Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting an Administrative Assistant (Reception & Administration) for a busy school in Hereford. The role is a temporary position with potential for extension, working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm at £12.71 per hour.

Start date ASAP and a welcoming reception/service is essential for this frontline role. The chosen candidate will manage the school reception, handle enquiries and provide vital administrative support across the school, ensuring accurate

Competenze

• Experience in administration or receptionist roles, ideally in an education setting.
• Excellent communication with students, parents, staff and external stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to multitask effectively.
• Calm, professional and approachable.
• Ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Mansioni

• Manage the school reception area and greet visitors professionally.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Support with student attendance records and timetable administration.
• Produce letters, reports, spreadsheets and other school documents.
• Assist with website updates and maintain school calendars.
• Provide general administrative support to teaching and support staff.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality at all times.
• Work both independently and as part of the administration team.

Conoscenze

Administration experience

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organised

Customer service

MS Office

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Administrative Assistant (Reception & Administration)

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.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.