Receptionist (0.6 FTE)
Job Description
We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
We are looking for a friendly, professional and organised University Receptionist to provide an efficient and effective reception service across our Fusehill Street and Brampton Road campuses in Carlisle.
You will be responsible for delivering a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for students, staff, visitors and other customers. Working within established routines and procedures, you will manage a varied range of reception activities, often working to tight timescales and responding confidently to changing priorities.
Informal Enquiries: Tom Heinze - Reception Supervisor- [email protected] or Vanessa Pattinson - Residential Services Manager- [email protected]
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
Further details:
Job Description
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.
Job Details
- Department
- Student Support
- Location
- Carlisle
- Starting Salary
- £24,479 pro rata
Post Type
- Part Time Term Time
- Hours per Week
- 22.5
- Weeks per Year
- 49.86
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Release Date
- Thursday 08 October 2026
- Closing Date
- 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 22 October 2026
- Reference
XX166026
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