Welcoming Reception & Admin Specialist (Part-Time)

Oxford Instruments; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (Pro Rata) + half

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Oxford Instruments in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a professional Receptionist/Administrator on a part-time basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage calls via switchboard and Teams, greet guests, issue passes, and ensure site security and smooth front-desk operations.

You will support administration across the business, maintain directories, handle post, manage stationery, and assist with time & attendance and new starter onboarding.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist, administrative, or office support experience.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to handle calls professionally and coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage calls via switchboard and Microsoft Teams.
• Welcome visitors, issue passes and maintain site security.
• Maintain reception area and coordinate with IT/Facilities.
• Manage mail, stationery, and time & attendance records.
• Support onboarding and general admin across departments.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

Good general education

Strong literacy and numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR/Time & Attendance systems

Job description

Oxford Instruments in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a professional Receptionist/Administrator on a part-time basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage calls via switchboard and Teams, greet guests, issue passes, and ensure site security and smooth front-desk operations.

You will support administration across the business, maintain directories, handle post, manage stationery, and assist with time & attendance and new starter onboarding.