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Applications close October 28th, 2026

Reception, Admin & Postal Assistant

Part time£25kOnsite · Newport, UK
  • Location: Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
  • Salary: £25,079 pro rata
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Hours per week: 22.5
  • Department: Support Staff
  • Closing date: 28 October 2026

Due to the continual growth of our award-winning global reputation, we are seeking to enhance our excellent and well-respected reception, admin and postal department.

The role is key to providing an excellent customer service to the university community.

The role will be based at the beautiful rural location at our Edgmond campus. You should have a good level of IT Skills in the Microsoft office suite of software/finance software. The successful applicants would ideally have experience in working in an Education or similar environment and experience of working in reception and being responsible for switchboard, post and welcoming visitors.

Most important is to enjoy working with people have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work both as part of a team as well as with limited supervision using your initiative. You will be confident and outgoing with both excellent customer care and communication skills. You will be a responsible, credible individual who will work to a high standard, operating at all times with integrity, discretion and honesty when dealing with sensitive issues.

You will be working on a 22.5hr week Monday to Friday either 8.00-12.30 or 12.30-17.00 (alternating weeks).

Full on-site training will be provided you will also be expected to attend any training courses deemed necessary to aid you whilst carrying out your duties.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered before midnight on 28 October 2026.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Candidates will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.