Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Faculty Professional Services
Clerical Assistant/Receptionist (part-time up to 0.6FTE/21.75 hours per week)
Ref: SC4662
Starting salary from £21,565 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £22,214 per annum (pro rata)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Faculty Professional Services team. Applications are invited for the post of Clerical Assistant/Receptionist within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Norwich Medical School.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional receptionist to act as first point of contact for students, staff and visitors to Norwich Medical School (MED). You will play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver an excellent level of customer service.
You will cover the MED reception desk between Wednesday and Friday. Reception is open from 08.30 to 4.30.
The role is a busy and varied one involving communication with visitors, students and academic staff. You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, initiative and flexibility with a conscientious approach and have the ability to form effective working relationships in the School. You will provide an efficient, high quality and pro-active administrative service within the School and will work as part of a team delivering excellent customer service. You will be required to handle both professional and business information that is of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
A good standard of education is required with a minimum of three passes at GCSE or equivalent at Grades A-C including mathematics and English, or equivalent experience. You will require good IT skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
This part-time (up to 0.6FTE/21.75 hours per week) post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time and job share. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 2 July 2024
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