Receptionist/Administrator (part time)

Applications are invited to the above role to provide full administrative support to staff/students/visitors of the School, acting as a first point of contact for all enquiries and contributing to the effective operation of the services provided by the School Office.

We are looking for a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic individual to join the School. They must have demonstrable experience or keen interest in providing a customer-focused, high-quality service. They would be a key member of the School Operations team; receive and respond to internal and external queries; resolving problems and providing support to a range of requests. Dealing with competing deadlines, ensuring an efficient and appropriate response is provided to all queries.

Applicants must be reliable, punctual and have good timekeeping skills. To have experience of the Microsoft Office package and a willingness to learn and develop this further is essential.

Why work for us?

• Generous holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays and five University closure days.
• A benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to take advantage of salary sacrifice options, enabling you to save money on childcare, shopping, and services.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for exceptional work.
• Support and training will be given where required and the candidate will have opportunities to develop the role aligned to their interests.
• You will work in a relaxed and supportive office in the Medical School Building, part of the Queens Medical Centre between the University Park and Jubilee campuses of the University.            

Candidates must have GCSE’s in Maths and English at Grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent qualifications or significant previous work experience in a similar role.

The post is offered on a permanent,  part time contract (29 hours per week over 5 days).  

The School of Life Sciences holds an Athena Gold SWAN Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the life sciences (STEMM). You can read more about this initiative at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences/documents/athena-swan-silver-award.pdf

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Wendy Solis, wendy.solis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

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