Receptionist

NFP PEOPLE; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Kidlington is seeking a part-time Receptionist to manage communications and provide a welcoming experience for visitors and staff. This role involves overseeing logistics, handling inquiries, and supporting the Facilities Manager. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, employer pension contributions, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday entitlement, rising to 30 days

Free parking

Subsidised on-site café

12.5% employer pension contribution

Access to wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to train as a First Aider/Fire Marshal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff and visitors.
• Handle reception email account and coordinate visitor bookings.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and replenish stationery supplies.
• Provide support to Facilities Manager and assist with café operations.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Friendly and approachable

Flexibility and initiative

Ability to multitask

Job description

Receptionist

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. If the answer is yes, then the Diocese is the place for you!

This is a part‑time role, based in Oxford.

The Role

Position: Receptionist (pm)

Location: Kidlington, Oxford

Hours: 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day Monday to Friday: 12:30 to 16:30

Salary: £13,103.87 per annum (£24,242.20 per annum full‑time equivalent (FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Interviews will take place at Church House, Oxford on: Thursday 15 January 2026

The Receptionist serves as the primary point of contact for staff and visitors, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience through face‑to‑face interactions and telephone communications.

Collaborating closely with the Facilities Manager and job share partner, the role involves efficiently handling queries, managing the reception email account, and coordinating visitor bookings and parking logistics.

Responsibilities also include overseeing incoming/outgoing mail, facilitating large‑scale mailings via the Royal Mail online system, managing publications on behalf of the Communications team, monitoring and replenishing stationery supplies, and producing access cards for new team members and contractors.

Additionally, the Receptionist provides support to the Facilities Manager in handling the café coffee machine and food ordering as needed. The role requires availability for full‑time coverage during annual leave and absences of the other job share post holder to ensure the continuous smooth operation of the reception area.

Please note that this is exclusively a non‑hybrid role, with your work location being based at Church House Oxford.

About You

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here – around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins this vital work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

We are seeking an individual who embodies friendliness, approachability, courtesy, and helpfulness, coupled with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate thrives on taking initiative, possesses a flexible work approach, excels at multitasking, and adeptly prioritises tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must, with a willingness to embrace new technologies and learn database management. While being a supportive member of the team is essential, we also value the ability to work independently with confidence.

Additionally, candidates should be open to training as a First Aider/Fire Marshal, contributing to the resilience of our Church House community. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to the vibrant team, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Rewards

We offer a generous package including:

• Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro‑rata for part‑time employees
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend)
• Free parking and subsidised on‑site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto‑enrolment pension scheme, which includes death in service benefit (5% employee contribution)
• Electric car and cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low‑interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans.
• An attractive modern working environment

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We want the Church of England’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in all staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK minority ethnic / global majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently under‑represented.

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. In the Diocese, the team follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.