Receptionist

About us

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 165 years. At UCL Mechanical Engineering, we develop and apply core competencies to produce world-class research into a wider range of engineering challenges than most would imagine. Amongst many other avenues we are:

• Leading research into low carbon shipping
• Designing the greenest engines and novel sustainable fuels
• Studying the flow of red blood cells in channels thinner than a human hair
• Using ‘lighter than air’ building materials to develop the solar power stations of the future.
• Developing the most advanced brain models for dementia
• Designing propulsion systems for advanced multihull ships.

About the role

The Receptionist will provide both a reception and facilities management service and administrative support to the Department. In addition to ensuring a professional and welcoming front of house service to students, staff and visitors, they will be responsible for managing facilities issues, monitoring and managing room bookings, supporting the Executive Assistants when needed and logistical support for events.

About you

Confident and proactive approach, Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Proven experience of problem-solving on the spot. Excellent attention to detail as well as organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

27 days of annual leave plus six closure days (at Christmas and Easter) as well as statutory holidays. We offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits fthese cover fitness and lifestyle as well as mental and physical health.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

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