Part-time Receptionist

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity at The University of Edinburgh for a part-time Receptionist in the Estates Department. The successful candidate will offer friendly service at Easter Bush Campus, handling inquiries and providing support while working flexible hours. Join a vibrant community with extensive benefits and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Customer-focused individual with proactive approach.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with flexibility and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and friendly reception service.
• Handle phone calls and inquiries from visitors and staff.
• Cover for colleague's alternative shift as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Part-time Receptionist

Grade UE03: £23,414 to £25,448 per annum pro-rata

Department: CSG / Estates Department

Part-time: 25 hours per week

Type: Open-ended (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen for a customer-focused individual to join the Estates Department as a part-time receptionist based at our Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian, EH25 9RG.

The Opportunity

The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 13:00. Covering 32 days of annual leave for your colleague's alternative shift from 13:00 to 18:00 is required.

The successful candidate will provide an efficient and friendly reception service, handling phone calls and enquiries from visitors and staff.

Proactive approach, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. The role requires teamwork, flexibility, and initiative.

We offer an excellent working environment along with good terms and conditions of service.

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Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging, and rewarding workplace.
• Part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. See full details on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment begins. The university cannot sponsor international workers for this role; international applicants must have an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates

The closing date for applications is 30th June 2025. The deadline is 11:59 pm GMT unless otherwise specified. For applicants outside the UK, application closing times are adjusted to local time zones.

About Us

The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading research university committed to addressing global challenges through teaching, research, and innovation, guided by core values.

About The Team

The university, founded in 1583, has over 550 buildings across multiple campuses in Edinburgh, including historic and modern facilities. The Estates Department manages the university’s infrastructure and provides strategic advice on estate issues, supporting the university's mission and growth.