Receptionist (University Accommodation)

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff is seeking enthusiastic individuals for part-time Receptionist roles in university accommodation. The positions require excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage busy periods effectively. Benefits include ample holiday, pension schemes, and discounted childcare. Competitive salary at £12.70 per hour with the opportunity for annual increments.

Benefits

32 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Uniform and training

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans

Reduced rates on sports memberships

Access to 90+ staff discounts and deals

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact with customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional reception service.
• Assist customers within university accommodation.
• Support departmental goals during busy periods.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliable

Well-presented

Enthusiastic

Job description

Receptionist (University Accommodation)

We are looking for enthusiastic, well-presented, customer-focused, and reliable individuals to provide a highly professional, efficient, and effective reception service to customers within university accommodation.

Open-ended, part-time positions:

• Post 1 - 20 hours, 2.00pm - 6.00pm
• Post 2 - 30 hours, 8.00am - 2.00pm

Interviews will take place on 18 August 2025.

Salary: £23,028 per annum, with one annual increment to £23,414 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (£12.70 per hour) - Grade 2.

These are campus-based roles.

We offer a comprehensive staff benefits package including:

• 32 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year off, pro-rated for part-time staff
• Uniform and training
• Two contributory pension schemes, with automatic enrollment into the relevant scheme
• Cycle 2 Work scheme for leasing bicycles and safety equipment up to £3,000
• Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme for interest-free travel ticket loans, repayable over 10 months
• Reduced rates on sports memberships
• Access to 90+ staff discounts and deals
• Discounted childcare

For more information, visit: What we can offer - Jobs - Cardiff University.

The role requires flexibility in working hours to support departmental goals, especially during busy periods such as arrivals, departures, and conferences, which may involve additional hours.

Application details:

• Date advert posted: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
• Closing date: Sunday, 10 August 2025

Cardiff University is committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We support flexible working and job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and Welsh-language applications will not be treated less favorably.