Receptionist

Location: Faculty of Classics, Ioannou Centre for Classical & Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU 

The Faculty of Classics seeks to appoint a Receptionist to join our small but friendly administration team. The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description. 

About the role

The post holder will play a key role in the administration of a large and busy faculty. The postholder will form part of the Faculty support team and be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students. You will help to support the faculty’s conferences and special events including making room bookings, as well as provide dedicated operational support to the Office Manager and Faculty Support Officer in delivering these services, including the provision of ‘front of house’ services through effective signage and voice communication with visitors, dealing with queries in person as required. 

The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative and possess good attention to detail and organisational skills. They will preferably have previous experience of reception work, good IT skills and be capable and confident in dealing with a wide range of individuals, including students, academics and external visitors. 

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please ensure that your supporting statement explicitly explains how you fulfil the selection criteria detailed in the job description. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 29th November 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week and interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning the 16^th December 2024.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford.

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