Receptionist
Salary: £24,664 to £27,981 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time: 14 hours per week Thursdays and Fridays, 9am-5 pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 09 May 2024
Reference: 09-2024
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
The Facilities Department are a multi-disciplinary team providing front of house, security, maintenance, housekeeping and catering services.
We are seeking to recruit a part time, job share Receptionist to join the Facilities team working two days per week on Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm. They will be highly visible in the institute, welcoming all staff, students and visitors, answering the IDS switchboard telephone and undertaking a range of other tasks.
Applicants will need to have proven relevant experience of coordinating / working in front of house services. They will have exceptional customer service and communication skills and professional experience in a broad range of administration in an office environment. They will have prior experience of handling money, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail. All members of the Facilities team must have a positive and flexible approach, willing to work flexibly across the team to provide cover during staff absences.
Although IDS is a sponsoring organisation unfortunately we would not be able to obtain a certificate of sponsor for this particular post as the role does not meet the requirements (skills & salary threshold) as outlined in the Skilled Worker guidelines