Receptionist (maternity leave cover)

We currently have a great opportunity for a customer-focused Receptionist (Maternity Cover) at the Old Road Campus Research Building, Nuffield Department of Medicine, to join the building management team.

Acting as a friendly and helpful first point of contact for the ORCRB, you will be responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of knowledge and understanding of the occupying groups within the ORCRB, and their key staff at a less detailed level similar knowledge of the occupants of the adjacent buildings on the Old Road Campus is required. You will be expected to have the confidence, tact, discretion, and observance of confidentiality and knowledge to undertake roles with the minimum of supervision, but also know when to refer to building managers and senior staff within occupying groups for advice and guidance. You will also be responsible for maintaining a supply of contractor access cards and issuing them as needed, keeping accurate records of usage and return.

It is essential that you are educated to GCSE level (including English and Maths) or equivalent with good literacy and numeracy skills. You will be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have previous or similar experience in a receptionist role or busy environment. You will also be well presented with excellent interpersonal skills, a polite manner along with a good telephone manner, and the ability to communicate with a range of people. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 6 months – maternity leave cover and is funded by the department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in the Week Commencing 10 March 2025.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 10 March 2025 will be considered. Please quote 178224 on all correspondence.

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