School Reception & Admin Coordinator

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administration experience

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organised

Customer service

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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