
Receptionist
Job Description
As Receptionist you will provide a welcoming professional service to effectively ensure the smooth running of reception by providing efficient, friendly and customer focused service to all York Sport village customers.
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including maths and English, grade C or above) is essential. You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a positive outlook and an ability to provide a welcoming professional service. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team within a customer focused environment, delivering excellent customer care.
The starting salary is £26,739.97 per year, reduced pro-rata | 13.86 an hour. The hours of work are
Role One (Permanent): 37 hours per week, based on shifts rota inc. mornings, evenings and weekend
Role Two (Temporary for 12 months): 37 hours per week, based on shifts rota inc. mornings, evenings and weekend
Note: Please state clearly in your application which role(s) you are interested in.
Why Should You Apply?
We offer 38 annual leave days
You will be offered full uniform.
Car parking on premises is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
We provide 10% discount at on-campus catering outlets and Nisa retail shops (T&Cs apply)
We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
We provide concession rates to use York winning sports facilities, York Sports Village and York Sports Centre
We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
* We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time.
York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.
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