Senior Receptionist & Office Administrator — Cambridge

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

36 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Travel benefits & discounts

Family-friendly schemes

Job summary

University of Cambridge are seeking an Office Administrator and Senior Receptionist to manage front-of-house and provide robust administrative support within the Institute of Criminology. You will welcome guests, coordinate routine duties, and assist senior staff with daily tasks in a friendly, professional environment.

The role combines customer service with office administration, requiring calm efficiency, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to handle varied tasks for a busy academic

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day reception operations and front-of-house service.
• Provide varied administrative support to senior administrators and academic teams.
• Assist with discrete projects and back-of-house operations to keep the department running smoothly.

Job description

University of Cambridge are seeking an Office Administrator and Senior Receptionist to manage front-of-house and provide robust administrative support within the Institute of Criminology. You will welcome guests, coordinate routine duties, and assist senior staff with daily tasks in a friendly, professional environment.

The role combines customer service with office administration, requiring calm efficiency, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to handle varied tasks for a busy academic