Part-time Receptionist

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,358,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days’ annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Social and sports clubs

Bus travel discounts

Job summary

The University of Oxford is inviting applications for a part-time receptionist role at Rewley House, Oxford. The post is 12 hours per week, with Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:15 pm to 11:15 pm.

You will handle front-desk queries, book appointments using the online system, and provide clear, courteous information. Strong IT skills, reliability, and a smart appearance are essential; prior reception experience is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone.
• Reliable, well-presented and proactive in resolving queries.
• Reception experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle front-desk reception duties at Rewley House.
• Use the online booking system to manage appointments.
• Answer queries and solve problems with courtesy and clarity.
• Maintain good IT standards including Microsoft Office and email.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Face-to-face communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

UK date and time: 26-September-2026 12:09

Oxford Lifelong Learning, Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA

About the role

This is a permanent, part-time position (12 hours per week, 0.3288 FTE). Working hours are Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 5:15 pm to 11:15 pm.

Working at our busy Rewley House reception, you will have excellent organizational and communication skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone. You must be reliable, well-presented, and be able to use your initiative to answer queries and solve any problems. Your reception duties will include using the Department’s online booking system, so you will need to have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email. Reception experience would be a significant advantage for applicants applying for this post, although it is not essential.

About us

The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We areambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community.Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationallyand globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 9 October 2026.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 19 October 2026.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.