receptionist York, England
Job description
Part Time Permanent
Location: York
Salary: £21,761 to £22,630 per annum (£10,880 to £11,315 pro rata)
About the University
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Role
We are looking to appoint a part time morning Receptionist to provide a friendly, efficient and customer focused reception and telephone service. In many cases the Receptionist acts as the first point of contact for visitors to the university and, as such, they play a key part in providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will interact with a wide range of visitors therefore it is essential that they have excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently and have a willingness to support colleagues in the team.
Experience of working in a reception or front of house environment is essential. Knowledge and experience of operating a telephone switchboard system is desirable, however we also welcome applications from candidates without this experience as full training will be provided.
Additional Information
For any queries about this role please contact [email protected]
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected]. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Visa loan scheme
Read more about our culture, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.
Closing Date - Friday 23 June 2023 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 13 July 2023
About York St John University
CEO: Karen Bryan
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.yorksj.ac.uk
Year Founded: 1841
