Receptionist

We require a full-time, permanent Receptionist (we will consider a job share) to provide a professional reception service and to assist with administrative tasks, based in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences.

You will need the confidence to deal with all kinds of enquiries from staff, students and the public quickly and efficiently and enjoy a busy role where no two days are the same.

You will have:

• Good communication, keyboard and organisational skills
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and lots of enthusiasm
• Ability to use your own initiative and to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good IT skills
• Candidates must have some general office experience, including telephone work

Interview Date: 13/02/2023

Informal contact details

Contact role: Executive Administration Manager 
Contact name: Gail Gilbert
Contact phone: 01183788530
Contact email: g.gilbert@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: Executive Administration Officer
Contact name: Gemma Birch
Contact email: g.e.birch@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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