Receptionist

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to
appoint a full-time Receptionist to provide a high level of customer service
to students, staff, visitors and residents.





**About the role**



As the Receptionist, you will provide reception services to students, staff,
and visitors at the Department for Continuing Education’s various Oxford
locations. The service needs to be run with courtesy and efficiency at all
times, providing information, support, and security. You will act as the first
point of call for emergencies such as fire alarms, threats, and medical
emergencies and incidents, by reacting and meeting the emergency services on
arrival, and contacting management on call where necessary.





The reception operation is run from 7.30am to 11.15pm 7 days a week; the
shifts would be rostered 5 days out of 7 over the week (no split shifts).





**About you**



Working at our busy Rewley House reception, you will have excellent
organisational and communication skills, both face-to-face and on the
telephone. You must be trustworthy, well-presented and be able to use your
initiative to answer queries and solve any problems. Your reception duties
will include using the Department’s online booking system, so you will need to
have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email. Reception
experience would be a significant advantage for applicants applying for this
post, although it is not essential.





**About us**



OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to
benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and
forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission
is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to
Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive
opportunities for study and research.





Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and
actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.





**What we offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days' annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





**Application process**



You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your
online application. This should list each of the essential and desirable
selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet
each one.





The closing date for applications is noon on 10 September 2024.





It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing
16 September 2024.





Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community
that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.





The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from individuals regardless of their background.