Receptionist and PA

Administrator & PA to Senior LeadershipLocation: Central Cambridge (no parking available)Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pmSalary: £26,000 - £30,000Contract: Full-time, on-siteAbout the RoleWe're looking for a professional, organised, and personable Administrator & PA to the Senior Leadership Team. This is a varied front-of-house and administrative position based in the heart of Cambridge, supporting the smooth running of a busy academic environment. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students, while also providing high-level administrative and PA support to the Senior Leadership Team.Key ResponsibilitiesReception & Front-of-House

• Manage the daily running of reception
• Welcome visitors and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
• Handle deliveries and maintain accurate records
• Coordinate reception cover when required

Administration & Staff Support

• Support staff onboarding, including ID badges and induction materials
• Track staff inductions and mandatory training
• Coordinate staff engagement tasks (e.g., birthday cards, announcements)
• Ensure compliance posters and college information are up to date

Student Records & Admissions

• Maintain accurate student data and documentation
• Update systems such as iSAMs and support UKVI compliance
• Organise student photos and produce ID badges
• Ensure GDPR-compliant record keeping

Events & Visitor Engagement

• Support the planning and coordination of events
• Assist with college tours for prospective students and visitors

PA Support to Senior Leadership

• Provide full PA assistance to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team
• Prepare materials for Governors' and internal meetings
• Take minutes and track follow-up actions
• Support internal communications

About YouEssential skills:

• Strong administrative and organisational ability
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Discreet with confidential information
• Confident using Microsoft Office and database systems
• Experience in a busy administrative environment

Desirable:

• Experience in an educational setting
• Familiarity with iSAMs
• Understanding of safeguarding and compliance

The position is subject to safeguarding checks, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS check, if you are sucessful.