Receptionist

Workingwith Sodexo; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Subsidised dining facilities

Sodexo Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sodexo at the Army Education Centre, Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and personnel. You will handle front-desk duties, manage the booking calendar and support administration.

This part-time role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–14:30, with a 30-minute lunch break and £12.71 per hour. Free car parking and subsidised dining facilities are provided, along with Sodexo Flexible benefits to

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, customer service or administrative roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and be the first point of contact in a professional manner.
• Direct enquiries and guide visitors to the correct department or person.
• Support bookings for courses and manage classrooms and study spaces.
• Keep reception noticeboards up to date and report issues as needed.
• Provide admin support and assist with centre communications.

Skills

Reception / admin experience

Verbal & written communication

MS Office / IT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

PLEASE NOTE - Interviews are taking place Monday 28th September 2026 PM ONLY - with a follow-up meeting with the military team on 1st October 2026, which can be held via Microsoft Teams if preferred.30 hours per weekMon - Fri: 08:00 - 14:30 (incl 30min lunch break)£12.71 per hour Free Car parking
Subsidised Dining facilities
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Job Introduction:

Are you friendly, organised and confident dealing with people? Do you have experience in reception, administration or a customer-facing environment?We're looking for a Receptionist to join our team at the Army Education Centre at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and personnel using the centre, providing a professional, welcoming and helpful service. This is a varied role where you'll combine reception, customer service and administration,
helping the centre run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Attending team meetings, briefings and training as required.

What You Bring:

• Experience working in a reception, customer service or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and clients.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• The role requires basic security clearance, and you'll be required to complete the relevant MODNET and Defence Information Management Passport (DIMP) training. A JPA account is also required, with workplace training provided.
• Experience of working within a military environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You'll belong in a company and team
that values youfor you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
• Ready to be part of somethinggreater?