Receptionist (Part Time)

The Keith Peters Building houses the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) and the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit (MBU). These form part of the University of Cambridge Clinical School based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. 

An opportunity has arisen to join a team of four Receptionists who provide that all-important first point of contact for incoming telephone calls and visitors to the Building. The role will also be involved in sorting mail, organising room bookings, maintaining the security card database and other general reception duties. 

Hours worked are on a shift pattern of two days one week and three days the next averaging 16 hours per week (08.00-15.00 hours or 09.15-17.00 hours, depending on shift). The days worked are not the same each week, but the rota is organised 12 months in advance allowing you to know when you will be working. You will also be expected to cover for holiday and sickness absence as and when required, reimbursed by overtime payments. 

You will possess good interpersonal skills, have a welcoming, positive and polite manner and a smart appearance (a uniform will be provided). Basic IT skills would be an advantage and in-house training will be provided. Flexibility and team-work are essential to making this role a success. 

Further information about the role including role overview, duties, responsibilities and person specification are available below. Please ensure that you outline how and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Interviews will take place in the first week in September. The position is available immediately. 

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Charlotte Yelton, HR Supervisor, on caay2@cam.ac.uk Details of the working pattern and shifts are in the advert text and further information document, please read these carefully. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above. 

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

The interview date for the role is: first week in September 

Please quote reference SA42699 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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