Job Description

Receptionist

This is a fantastic receptionist opportunity with a

generous holiday entitlement

and a working pattern that is unusual for the nature of the role, working

Monday-Friday

, 37 hours per week!

If you have experience of working within a reception or customer focused role, have strong communication and IT skills and embody the values and behaviours of our organisation - read more and apply today!

Overview

The Students' Union are looking for a full time Receptionist to work on the Welcome Desk within The Students' Union Building on the largest UWE Bristol campus- Frenchay!

We're looking for someone with experience of working within a reception or customer focused role with strong communication and IT skills.

We're also looking to find an individual who embodies the values and behaviours of our organisation to positively support all visitors of The Students' Union at UWE!

The receptionist will be a key point of contact for staff, students and any visitors into the Students Union to provide a positive experience/service.

On a day-to-day basis you will be opening and closing the premises as well as key duties including operational and administrative tasks to support the organisation.

During quieter months when visitor footfall is reduced this role will proactively seek tasks and duties to complete within the scope of the role.

You will also complete sales and cashing up procedures keeping reception financial reporting up to date.

A key part of the role will be ensuring the premises is kept to a high standard, including daily checks of spaces, reporting of maintenance issues, cleaning and re-setting spaces within The Students' Union building.

We are ideally looking to hire an individual who would be committed to supporting our reception function on a permanent, long-term basis.

Read the full job description on our website to learn about the full duties and responsibilities of the position, in addition to the skills and experience required.

To learn more about our organisation, including our values and behaviours, please view our applicant pack on our website.

Additional Information

Rate of Pay:

24,730

*Salary as of 1st August 2025

Grade: 3.1

Hours per Week:

37 hours per week, working Monday-Friday.

Holiday:

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Closure Days based on working full time 37 hours per week, pro rata.

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

Frenchay Campus

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please visit our website.

If you have any questions about the position, please email surecruit@uwe.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 9.00am on 21st July 2025

Interview Date: 30th July 2025

Start Date: TBC- 28th / 29th August or 1st September 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,730.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/08/2025