Receptionist (weekend)

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

University of Glasgow is seeking a Receptionist (weekend) to be the first point of contact for clients at the Small Animal Hospital. You will perform reception and admin duties to support clinical and administrative staff, with flexible hours to cover public holidays on a rotational basis. The role is part-time (14 hours per week) and open ended, located in Glasgow.

Salary is £26,320 to £27,865 per annum (pro rata). Closing date: 17 November 2026.

Qualifications

• SCQF level 4 or equivalent work-related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of Veterinary/Medical terminology.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent IT, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Use of initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently and prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant experience in a similar customer facing role, such as hospitality, retail or call centre.
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for clients and carry out a range of reception and administration duties.
• Support clinical, nursing and administrative staff of the Small Animal Hospital.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including holiday cover on a rotational basis.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

IT skills

Prioritisation

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Education

SCQF level 4 or equivalent

Knowledge of Veterinary/Medical terminology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Vacancy Reference: 208173

This post is part-time (14 hours per week), and open ended.

Core working hours are between 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday (7-hour working days).

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients and carry out a range of reception and administration duties to support the clinical, nursing, and administrative staff of the Small Animal Hospital.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will include providing cover for public holidays on a rotational basis. The public holiday/other days rota will be a minimum of 5 public holidays per year.

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 17th November 2026

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssentialA1 SCQF level 4 or equivalent work-related experienceA2 Knowledge of Microsoft Office softwareDesirableB1 Knowledge of Veterinary/Medical terminologySkillsEssentialC1 Accuracy and attention to detailC2 Excellent IT, numeracy, and literacy skillsC3 Use of initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently and the ability to prioritise a busy workloadC4 Excellent organisational skillsC5 High standard of written and verbal communication skillsC6 Ability to work as part of a teamExperienceEssentialE1 Relevant experience in a similar customer facing role, such as hospitality, retail or call centre.E2 Proven record of working in a fast-paced environmentDesirableF1 Previous experience of working in a doctor, dentist, or veterinary surgery practiceF2 Experience with handling insurance claimsF3 Familiarity with working a busy switchboardF4 Cash handling experience

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Receptionist (weekend)

Company: University of Glasgow Salary: £26,320 to £27,865 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Glasgow, G12 8QQ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Vacancy title: Receptionist (weekend)

Vacancy Reference: 208173

Salary: UofG Grade 4, £26,320 - £27,865 per annum

This post is part-time (14 hours per week), and open ended.

Core working hours are between 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday (7-hour working days).

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients and carry out a range of reception and administration duties to support the clinical, nursing, and administrative staff of the Small Animal Hospital.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will include providing cover for public holidays on a rotational basis. The public holiday/other days rota will be a minimum of 5 public holidays per year.

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 17th November 2026

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Essential requirements

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssentialA1 SCQF level 4 or equivalent work-related experienceA2 Knowledge of Microsoft Office softwareDesirableB1 Knowledge of Veterinary/Medical terminologySkillsEssentialC1 Accuracy and attention to detailC2 Excellent IT, numeracy, and literacy skillsC3 Use of initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently and the ability to prioritise a busy workloadC4 Excellent organisational skillsC5 High standard of written and verbal communication skillsC6 Ability to work as part of a teamExperienceEssentialE1 Relevant experience in a similar customer facing role, such as hospitality, retail or call centre.E2 Proven record of working in a fast-paced environmentDesirableF1 Previous experience of working in a doctor, dentist, or veterinary surgery practiceF2 Experience with handling insurance claimsF3 Familiarity with working a busy switchboardF4 Cash handling experience

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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