Receptionist Administrator
Suffolk County CouncilBury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Pushforward Secondary Education Ltd
- Address: Hillside Business Park, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EA
- Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum pro rata
- Hours: 8.30am -4.30pm, Monday – Friday, term time only
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 0881
The Pushforward Group of companies helps young people that don’t fit the standard one-size fits all academic system by providing an individualised programme that helps them feel confident, comfortable and find their spark.
As a Receptionist Administrator, your primary duties will be to provide reception duties and administrative support to the Head Office team.
- answering the telephone
- passing on messages to relevant team members either by Teams channel or written note
- greeting Visitors and ensuring they sign in and out
- making teas or coffees for visitors and staff
- taking deliveries and arranging any collections of returned items
- sorting and distributing post and informing the main office if any post or deliveries have arrived for them
- keeping the office tidy, including the kitchen area
- managing and organising purchase of any stationery, staff refreshment supplies
- reporting any maintenance required
- administration support as required.
Based at our head office in Bury St Edmunds you will work in a team of 10+.
Due to the nature of the role, you must have a minimum of 1 year administration or office experience.
We take safeguarding very seriously, if successful, you will be subject to references and DBS checks.
Please register your interest and submit a CV by email to tracy@pushforward.uk.
Closing date: 1pm, 31 August 2026
Interview date: 5.30pm, 8 September 2026 – Group interview
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