Reception & Admin Coordinator – Chemistry Dept

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge’s Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry is hiring a Receptionist/Secretary. You will be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, covering a wide range of admin duties and secretarial tasks for a panel of academics.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, strong communication skills, and recent reception experience. You will manage the Mifare security system, handle post and couriers, and work in a busy, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics required.
• Recent reception experience essential.
• Computer literacy required; word processing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a busy reception desk for staff, students and visitors.
• Handle postal and courier duties and provide administrative support as needed.
• Provide secretarial support to a small panel of academics.
• Maintain the Mifare security system and assist with related tasks.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with people at all levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Reception experience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Word processing qualification

Tools

Mifare security system

Job description

University of Cambridge’s Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry is hiring a Receptionist/Secretary. You will be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, covering a wide range of admin duties and secretarial tasks for a panel of academics.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, strong communication skills, and recent reception experience. You will manage the Mifare security system, handle post and couriers, and work in a busy, dynamic environment.