Recptionist/Secretary (Internal applicants only)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is recruiting a Receptionist/Secretary to be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors in a very large, busy reception office. You will handle postal, courier and a broad range of administrative services, and provide secretarial support to a small panel of academics while maintaining the Mifare security system.

The successful applicant will have GCSEs in English and Mathematics, be computer literate, and possess recent reception experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Recent reception experience is essential.
• Computer literacy is required; word processing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a busy reception, welcome staff, students and visitors.
• Process postal and courier tasks and provide admin support.
• Provide secretarial support to academics and maintain the Mifare system.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Word processing qualification (desirable)

Tools

Mifare security system

Job description

# Recptionist/Secretary (Internal applicants only)UUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 16 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a new Receptionist/Secretary. This is a key role in this friendly Department as you will be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors in a very large, busy reception office, covering a varied and vast number of duties. This includes providing postal, courier, and all administrative services; providing secretarial work to a small panel of academics, and maintaining the Mifare security system.The successful applicant will have GCSE's in English and Mathematics and will be computer literate. Recent reception experience is essential, as is maintaining the Mifare security system. A word processing qualification would be desirable but not essential. You will have good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills plus being able to use your own initiative, meet deadlines, keep calm under pressure, multi-task and prioritise. You must have self-confidence and have the ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.For informal queries please contact Emma Graham ([e-mail]).Please quote reference MA51328 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.