Weekend Receptionist

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Brighton seeks an enthusiastic individual to work as a weekend receptionist at their busy Sport Centre. The role involves dealing with diverse enquiries, managing memberships and bookings, and operating a computerised till system. Applicants should possess excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor. Join a vibrant team within a dynamic environment where your efforts contribute significantly to an exceptional experience for both students and the local community.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Access to campus facilities

Qualifications

• Strong people skills with the ability to handle a variety of enquiries.
• Experience with computerised till systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a rota basis during weekends at the busy reception.
• Handle bookings and memberships efficiently.
• Respond to telephone enquiries and process cash transactions.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Friendly outgoing personality

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

About The Role

Sussexsport require an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual to work on a rota basis during weekends at our busy reception located at the and Sport Centre. The Sport centre is open both to the University and local community and therefore you will be expected to deal with a wide variety of enquiries both in person and over the telephone. The post will involve duties such as taking bookings and memberships, using a computerised till system, telephone enquiries and cashing up.

About You

You will have excellent customer service skills and a friendly outgoing personality. The ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

About Our Division

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind‑the‑scenes to ensure an on‑site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150‑acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five‑minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi‑accredited, research‑led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

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Further Key Information

Please contact Andy Stone ([e-mail]) or Neil Linstrem ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.