SLLC 2840 - Receptionist - 448769

South Lanarkshire Council; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Rutherglen seeks an enthusiastic Receptionist to join their team at South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Eastfield. The role involves handling customer inquiries, cash management, and supporting operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and customer care skills. The position offers various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and up to 33 days leave.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment is desirable.
• Experience in operating a computerized till system is an advantage.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash and reconcile receipts as per procedures.
• Address customer inquiries in line with service standards.
• Perform clerical duties to aid daily operations.
• Promote activities to customers.
• Receive and distribute mail and goods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer care skills

Cash handling experience

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Location: South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Eastfield, Glenside Drive, Rutherglen

Number of Posts: 1

Hours: 9 hours per week

Salary Band: £13.33 - 13.79 per hour

Shift Pattern: 2 Week Shift Pattern

Week 1: No Shifts

Week 2: Thursday and Friday 2pm - 8:30pm, Sunday 10:15am - 3:15pm

Duration: Fixed term until 30th September 2026

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Receptionist to join the team at South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Eastfield.

The successful candidate will deal with customer enquiries, cash handling, issuing of receipts and preparing money for banking as well as operating our electronic booking system.

Previous experience of working in a customer orientated environment is desirable and/or experience of operating a computerised till system although full training will be provided.

You must have excellent communication and customer care skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deal with all aspects of cash handling and reconciliation, issuing of receipts and preparation of monies for banking in accordance with procedures and standards.
• To deal with customer enquiries providing assistance and information in line with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's customer care standards.
• To carry out clerical duties to assist in the smooth running of the reception and other areas of the facility.
• To promote all centre activities to customers.
• To receive and distribute mail and goods.
• Any other duties as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.