Part-time Receptionist

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere.

This position is based within CEH on the Lancaster University site. The hours for the role are 22.2 per week, 08.30 to 13.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 12.45pm Friday.

The primary objective of the role is to provide a professional reception function and service for all visitors to CEH, Lancaster.  Specific duties include:

• Update and check desk diary on a daily/weekly basis
• Prepare any visitor passes using the VisitorNet system (liaise with staff regarding details of any expected visitors)
• Issue and log security access cards for the secure door system
• Prepare Visitor Information Screen with details of daily visitors expected on site
• Meet and greet all visitors. Contact host when visitors arrive
• Manage CEH parking space allocation and book accordingly
• Keep an organised/tidy and fully functional reception area for other reception staff
• Sort daily post into pigeon holes for staff/Students
• Arrange any courier requirements through TNT online
• Log in all deliveries which require a signature from royal mail/couriers in the book and contact the recipient via email
• Check and monitor all Chemical deliveries on the COSHH database
• Direct all incoming external/internal calls accordingly
• Direct any university queries accordingly
• Keep the LEC Events file on reception up to date with all bookings

Position and person requirements

The successful candidate will have previous experience of reception and administrative duties and of giving excellent customer service to a range of internal and external contacts.  You should have strong communication skills with good oral and written English and have a flexible approach.

Salary & benefits

The salary for this role is in the range £14,620 to £18,660 per annum, pro rata to the part time fixed term contract.  In addition NERC offer a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave per annum (pro rata), and 10 1/2 pubic and privilege holiday per annum (pro rata). 

How to Apply

To apply please send your completed application form (MS Word doc) together with a covering letter to the People and Skills team at the following email address: cehpersonnel@ceh.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15^th June 2012.