Reception and Administrative Assistant
J3612
Posted: 12/10/2026
- £12.71
- Hereford, West Midlands,
- Temporary
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
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
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.
- 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
