University of Cambridge
Receptionist
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Join the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI)
Join the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI), part of the University of Cambridge, and play a central front of house role in the day-to-day running of a busy research environment.
With around 450 staff, modern laboratory space, a Clinical Research Facility, and a wide range of meeting and event spaces, the Institute is an active and welcoming place to work.
You will be part of the reception team, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, staff and collaborators. A varied role where you will bring a calm, organised and approachable approach to everything you do.
A key part of the role is balancing priorities. You will be greeting visitors, answering enquiries and supporting colleagues, while also ensuring rooms are set up on time and any day-to-day issues are dealt with promptly. We are looking for someone who can manage this with a positive, helpful approach.
Your work will include:
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- Welcoming visitors
- Managing the reception area
- Handling phone and email queries
- Setting up meeting and conference rooms
- Responding to building-related issues
- Supporting general administrative tasks across the team
We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those starting out in their careers, those returning to work, and those with prior experience in similar roles.
The Most Important Requirement
The most important requirement is the right approach. You will need to be reliable, organised and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change. You should be able to communicate clearly, use basic IT systems such as Outlook, Word and Excel, and work well as part of a team.
You will be joining a supportive team within a leading research institute, with training provided to help you develop in the role. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a large, complex organisation and contribute to a workplace that supports important research.
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Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Tom Oldham, Building Services Manager - HLRI, at tro26@cam.ac.uk.
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference RC50073 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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