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A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.
We currently have an opportunity for a Receptionist to join our fantastic UPP team onsite at Nottingham University.
Role Responsibilities
Our Receptionist is responsible for being front of house and operating the Reception Desk, switchboard, and the computerised system that controls the monitoring of all the maintenance work.
- Provide an excellent and comprehensive reception service to the students and office team; keeping records of all visitors, contractors and issue keys when required
- Assist managers in the co-ordination of all on-site activities and day to day administration plus complete all regular reporting
- Liaise with the university client, sub-contractors, UPP staff and residents and support with all queries
- Assist in procurement of goods and services via the purchase system including producing purchase orders and processes invoices
- Maintain all technical and statutory records and personnel records held on site
- Manage and monitor out of hours access to the residence, ensuring compliance with fire, health & safety procedures and any relevant residence instructions
- Operate a computer based property management database which monitors all the planned and reactive maintenance works
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Requirements
We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment with great communication and administration skills; comfortable working with databases and spreadsheets. Most of all you will have the passion to work as a team to do an excellent job, always being helpful and welcoming to our students, staff and visitors.
You will also be flexible to work (with notice) to work additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
Job Details
This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £27,279.70 per annum.
Benefits
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS check.
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In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Core Values
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
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