We have registered an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Front of House receptionist to join our client's stunning setting. If you're organised, have impeccable customer service skills and thrive on being the go-to person for support, this could be the perfect role for you.
College Receptionist Responsibilities
The College Receptionist plays an integral role to the success of the College's daily operations during term-time and outside of term-time and is the face of the hub of the college. They are the first point of contact for students, fellows and visitors entering and exiting the building and are expected to have sound knowledge of the College's grounds, facilities, services and procedures to keep things ticking along smoothly on a daily basis.
College Receptionist Rewards
As well as working for a prestigious institution with equal, inclusive and non-imposing values, you can also benefit from:
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free staff meals when the kitchen is open.
- College Bus Pass scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Staff socials.
The Company
Our client offers higher education services within Oxford.
College Receptionist Experience
This is the perfect role for a conscientious people person with a proactive approach and flexible work ethic. The College Receptionist acts as the point of contact for the College and is essentially the face of the college, therefore excellent customer service skills within previous roles is essential. It is likely that you would have worked as front of house within a school, college or university, the hospitality industry, a GP, dental or hospital receptionist, or within a front of house security role.
You will be educated to at least GCSE standard, NVQ level 2 or equivalent and be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite in order to schedule meetings, use tracking sheets and navigate around the College's in-house systems.
Knowledge of Health and Safety, events organisation or management experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
Location
OX1, Oxford - Please note, there is no parking on site.
This is a full time, site based, permanent position during term-time and outside of term-time (all year round) Working Monday - Sunday.
The working hours will total to 40 hours per week, during a shift pattern of 3 days on and then 3 days off and the shift working hours will be 7am – 7pm. Your annual leave allowance is not applicable to scheduled bank holidays.
There will be a one stage, face to face interview which is likely to involve:
A tour of the College.
A formal panel interview with the Lodge Manager, HR representative and another relevant member of staff.
A skills test – details of this to be confirmed.
There will be a 6 month probationary period. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure of criminal background check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before their start date.
How to Apply for this College Receptionist role
Please apply online with an up-to-date CV. Should you have any questions about your application please get in touch with Recruitment Consultant, Jade Lawrence, or
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