Job description
David Ross Sports Village
University Of Nottingham Sport is currently undergoing an ambitious change and investment programme to further support our vision to deliver an outstanding student sporting offer and establish the University as the first choice for students wishing to combine a top-quality education with an outstanding sporting experience.
As part of this programme, an opportunity exists for a permanent, full time (36.25hrs per week), Sports Centre Receptionist to join our front of house team at the David Ross Sports Village.
Roles and responsibilities will include taking bookings by telephone or in person, collection and reconciliation of monies on reception whilst on duty, dealing with enquiries, directing users, issuing hire equipment, dealing with membership enquiries and issuing membership cards. Checking the validity of users and dealing with lost property.
Candidates should have an excellent telephone manner and have some previous experience working with computer-booking systems, and the ability to work calmly and professionally when under pressure. Previous experience of working in a similar customer-focused role is essential, together with evidence of managing cash-handling/reconciliation processes.
The role is key to ensuring a first class and seamless experience for our student, staff, alumni and public members. Excellent communication and customer care skills, together with a pro-active approach to tasks and attention to detail are therefore essential.
This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). The working hours will include evening and weekend working, on a four week rolling rota between the hours of 6.15am and 11pm seven days a week.
Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly 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. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.
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.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Julie Bonser, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.