Job Description

181240 - Receptionist

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade 3: Salary in the range of 26,948 - 27,838 per annum

This is a full time, permanent position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Receptionist to be the first point of contact and the face of the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, welcoming all visitors to the building. You will also contribute to team efforts in maintaining the smooth operation of the administrative and building management functions of the Institute.

As well as being the first point of contact for all visitors, you will assist visitors to other building on the campus, maintain a visitor booking system and operate a small switchboard telephone system and a meeting room booking system. You will manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, control the swipe card access system and report any faults and security issues. You will also assist staff within the building with various queries, contribute to core administrative support and maintain the reception area and other public areas.

You will be educated to GCSE standard with grade C or above, (or equivalent) in Maths and English, you will also have previous experience of reception/customer service environment and MS Office packages. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a flexible and co-operative working approach are essential, as is the ability to organise own work with minimum supervision and respond well under pressure. Previous experience of working in an academic or research environment would be an advantage.

This is a full time, permanent position. Working hours will be 36.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:
A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check


The closing date for applications is

12 noon on Thursday 28 August 2025.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote

181240

in all correspondence.