We are inviting applications for a Receptionist and Events Assistant to provide general reception and event support to Informatics staff, students and visitors.
The Opportunity:
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is recognised worldwide as a leading centre of informatics and computer science research, knowledge exchange and teaching. It is one of the largest schools within the university and has grown significantly in numbers of staff, students and income in recent years.
This post is open ended (permanent) and part-time (21.75 hours per week),working 12.35pm to 5.10pm, Monday to Friday.
You will have strong communication skills, experience in a customer service role and an understanding of health and safety. Previous experience working in reception, administrative and/or event capacity is highly desirable.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Vocational Qualifications (N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus work experience in a relevant role
OR
- School education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience of using email and the internet.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks within a routine.
- Understanding and ability to apply relevant standard procedures, including those governing health and safety.
- Previous experience in a relevant customer service role and an understanding of the key behaviours required to deliver high quality customer service.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of Grade UE04 £24,533 - £27,181 per annum, pro rata
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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