Receptionist - Academy of Sport and Wellbeing

UHI Perth; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist at the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing in Perth, Scotland. This role involves providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, handling administrative tasks, and accommodating varying hours as needed. The successful candidate will support the efficient running of the facility while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all customers. A PVG Scheme check is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work variable hours.
• Knowledgeable about services provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and informative service to customers.
• Perform administrative and financial tasks.
• Respond to customer inquiries accurately.

Job description

Receptionist – Academy of Sport and Wellbeing

Part Time, Fixed Term for 6 months

Variable hours

£26,351 - £27,114 per annum, pro rata

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are seeking to appoint a receptionist who will play a key customer service role within the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing (ASW) building at UHI Perth. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and work as and when required. ASW is open from 6.45am till 10pm Monday to Friday and 7.45am till 8pm Saturday and Sunday. The hours would be agreed in advance.

You will be part of the team at the forefront of our sport and wellbeing facility providing a professional, customer focused reception service. As the first point of contact, you will be expected to deliver a service which is friendly, welcoming, and informative to all customers.

The role of Receptionist is to undertake a range of front of house duties including administrative and financial tasks which ensure the efficient running of ASW. It is vital that you are highly knowledgeable about all our services and are able to respond in detail to customer enquires or to sign post customers to wider members of the team as required.

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Interview date to be confirmed.

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.