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Form of workGrade UE03: £22,214 – £24,248 per annum plus 15% premium band for flexible working
CSG/Accommodation, Catering and Events/Business Development and Occupancy
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended: permanent
Vacancies available: 3
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate receptionist to join our highly successful hotel team.
The Opportunity:
Do you love working with people and going above and beyond for guests? Do you strive for excellence in a challenging role where you can make a difference? Would you like to join a world-renown organisation with room for career development and progression?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic receptionist working in one of our hotels part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who display a positive can-do attitude and enjoy working within a diverse team. The successful candidate will be based at one of our receptions located at The Scholar; The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments, however, flexibility is required to support our other receptions.
This post is an excellent opportunity for both personal and professional development, take on additional responsibilities and support us to enhance our reputation under our University of Edinburgh hospitality and events collection brand which is expected to grow over the next years.
In this role you will:
- Be an ambassador for our newly refurbished and rebranded products.
- Continuously look to improve our standards and deliver world-class hospitality.
- Become an integral part of our existing reception team with a desire to succeed in delivering our values. Use your upselling skills to maximise sales opportunities.
To succeed in this busy role, you will need strong multi-tasking skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a real eye for detail. You will have experience in a busy front-facing customer service environment; a hospitality background and deal with a multitude of customers, including students in a professional manner. Flexibility to work across weekends is also required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Excellent customer service.
- Time management skills.
- Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. Willingness to learn and improve.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £22,214 – £24,248 plus 15% premium band
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
Closing date 1st July, 2024.
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Interviews will be held 2 weeks after posting role.
