A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.
We are looking for a receptionist to join our busy team running 3 student reception areas within the Exeter University campus.
This is a permanent part-time, 30 hour per week role with a shift work pattern of 5 x 6 hour shifts Monday to Friday covering hours between 8am - 8pm. The salary is £20,471.20 ( £25,589 FTE).
Roles and Responsibilities
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Provide an excellent and comprehensive reception service to the students and office team; keeping records of all visitors, contractors and issue keys when required
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Assist managers in the co-ordination of all on-site activities and day to day administration plus complete all regular reporting
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Liaise with the university client, sub-contractors, UPP staff and residents and support with all queries
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Assist in procurement of goods and services via the purchase system including producing purchase orders and processes invoices
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Maintain all technical and statutory records and personnel records held on site
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Manage and monitor out of hours access to the residence, ensuring compliance with fire, health & safety procedures and any relevant residence instructions
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Operate a computer based property management database which monitors all the planned and reactive maintenance works
We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment with great communication and administration skills; comfortable working with databases and spreadsheets. Most of all you will have the passion to work as a team to do an excellent job, always being helpful and welcoming to our students, staff and visitors.
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
