Hotel Receptionist

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Good salary

Interesting work

Variety every day

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is hiring a Hotel Receptionist across its three hotels, within the Hospitality & Events collection, delivering welcoming guest experiences and supporting smooth front-desk operations.

Part-time: 35 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, including weekends, with anopen-ended (permanent) contract and a supportive team environment. This role offers varied duties and opportunities to grow within a large international university.

Job description

Grade UE03: £24,729 - £26,320 per annum plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events

Part-time: 35 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, weekends included

Open-ended (permanent)

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

Join theUniversity of Edinburgh andyou’llbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — whereyou’lldo meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.

The Opportunity:

Do you love working with people and going above and beyond for guests? Do you strive for excellence in a challenging role where you can make a difference?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Hotel Receptionist, working in our three hotels, part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who displays a positive can-do attitude and enjoys working within a diverse team.

• Good salary.
• Interesting work.
• Variety every day.
• Excellent benefits and support.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the 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 in a new tab).

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 19th November 2026.

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Interviews will be held within 1 week from closing date.