Recptionist/Secretary (Internal applicants only)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; A distancia; GBP 25.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Cambridge’s Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry is hiring a Receptionist/Secretary. You will be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, covering a wide range of admin duties and secretarial tasks for a panel of academics.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, strong communication skills, and recent reception experience. You will manage the Mifare security system, handle post and couriers, and work in a busy, dynamic environment.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Operate a busy reception desk for staff, students and visitors.
• Handle postal and courier duties and provide administrative support as needed.
• Provide secretarial support to a small panel of academics.
• Maintain the Mifare security system and assist with related tasks.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with people at all levels.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Reception experience

Educación

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Word processing qualification

Herramientas

Mifare security system

Descripción del empleo

# Recptionist/Secretary (Internal applicants only)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.The School of Physical Sciences holds an Athena Swan Silver Award which recognises and supports progress in gender equality.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online## Download further information* Further information## Key information### Department/locationYusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry### Salary£25,249-£27,319### ReferenceMA51328### CategoryAssistant staff### Date published16 October 2026### Closing date23 October 2026