Part Time Receptionist

Location: Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

We are seeking a part-time receptionist (17.5 hrs. per week) to provide reception service to the main Engineering Science facility. This is a permanent post based in central Oxford. 

You will be working with the Facilities Management Team providing front of house reception functions.  As the receptionist you will be the first point of contact for people visiting and contacting the department.  You will perform a range of receptionist and related general clerical duties, including responding to telephone and email enquiries, greeting visitors, monitoring access control, and providing a central point of contact for general enquiries from staff and students. 

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a polite and courteous manner, good IT skills, and the ability to communicate with a range of people. The ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently and with initiative and flexibility is essential. 

This role is to ensure that the reception is staffed throughout the working day, working hours will be 2.45pm to 6.15pm, 

The closing date for all applications is 12.00 noon on the 30th October 2023.   

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how your past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. 

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing the 6th November 2023.  

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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