Part-Time University Receptionist and Administrator

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can demonstrate your outstanding customer service skills? We are recruiting a University Receptionist and Administrator, and you could be just the person we need.

As part of a small, close-knit team of receptionists, you will be the first point of contact for visitors to the University, helping them navigate our campuses and services.

Our team has a shared purpose to provide an outstanding customer experience with a passion to support our community. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive team member who is driven by a desire to support our customers.

You will have:

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks whilst delivering outstanding customer service
• Experience responding quickly to situations and taking ownership to identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A comprehensive understanding of cloud-based software including Teams or equivalent

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits including generous leave allowance including University closure days and bank holidays, access to on-site sports and childcare facilities and excellent family leave policies.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm at Visitor Reception on our Highfield campus.

For an informal chat about the role or to ask any questions, contact Rheannon Slade, Operations Manager (R.Slade@soton.ac.uk)

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.