Reception, Admin & Postal Assistant

Harper Adams University; Edgmond; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper Adams University is looking for a part-time Reception, Admin & Postal Assistant for a 22.5 hour week (Monday to Friday, 8.00-12.30 or 12.30-17.00, alternating weeks) at the Edgmond campus. The role requires friendly customer service, good IT skills and experience in reception, post handling and visitor greeting.

You will work on-site, with full on-site training provided and potential training courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception and switchboard operations.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience in an education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties, answer queries and greet visitors.
• Handle post, courier duties and small mailroom tasks.
• Operate the switchboard and assist with basic admin tasks.
• Support the security and portering team as needed.

Skills

IT Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer care

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Reception, Admin & Postal Assistant - Permanent / Part Time 22.50 hours per week (Monday to Friday either 8.00-12.30 or 12.30-17.00 (alternating weeks)

Due to the continual growth of our award-winning global reputation, we are seeking to enhance our excellent and well-respected reception, admin and postal department.

The role is key to providing an excellent customer service to the university community.

The role will be based at the beautiful rural location at our Edgmond campus. You should have a good level of IT Skills in the Microsoft office suite of software/finance software. The successful applicants would ideally have experience in working in an Education or similar environment and experience of working in reception and being responsible for switchboard, post and welcoming visitors.

Most important is to enjoy working with people have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work both as part of a team as well as with limited supervision using your initiative. You will be confident and outgoing with both excellent customer care and communication skills. You will be a responsible, credible individual who will work to a high standard, operating at all times with integrity, discretion and honesty when dealing with sensitive issues.

You will be working on a 22.5hr week Monday to Friday either 8.00-12.30 or 12.30-17.00 (alternating weeks).

Full on-site training will be provided you will also be expected to attend any training courses deemed necessary to aid you whilst carrying out your duties.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion please contact David Harding, Security & Portering Manager or Zoe Gill, Security & Portering Assistant Manager (e: [e-mail], t: 01952

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Candidates will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.