Receptionist and Business Administrative Assistant

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you have previous experience in a customer orientated role and experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role?

As Receptionist and Business Admin Assistant you will work within a small team providing assistance in the smooth running of business operations. You will provide a front-desk function representing the faculty and be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors. You will have previous administrative experience and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will possess the ability to work to a high level of accuracy together with drive, enthusiasm and a proactive approach, which are essential requirements for the role. You should also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload. 

A key element of this role will be to liaise closely with key faculty functions, such as HR, purchasing and finance, to ensure compliance with university procedures, policies and employment legislation.

With a professional, customer-oriented approach and demonstrable experience of successful team working, you should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Experience of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is essential to the role.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:  

Nicola Turner, Business Admin Coordinator 

Email: N.M.Turner@leeds.ac.uk 

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