Porter/lodge Receptionist

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Porters Lodge at Reuben College. The College was established as a graduate society of Oxford University in 2019.

It is located at the heart of Oxford, next to the Museum of Natural History, in an extensively refurbished historic building.


The Lodge acts as a central hub for the College, with the team providing a front of house service and displaying a high standard of communication, appearance and professionalism to all our students, staff and visitors.

Key roles of the post include ensuring the safety & security of the College premises, responding to fire alarms, administering first aid and providing a welcoming & positive reception to all who come through the Lodge.


About you

  • You will be customer focused with excellent communications skills, both verbal & written
  • You will be sympathetic to the support and welfare needs of the student body
  • Be able to stay calm under pressure in busy and challenging situations
  • Take an organised approach to your work and be able to respond promptly and effectively to changes in priorities
  • Be trustworthy and reliable with the ability to develop good working relationships with staff and students
  • Have general office and computer skills, including Microsoft Office

What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week (day shift pattern).

How to apply


You will be required to upload
your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template, explaining how you meet each one of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

**Committed to equality and valuing diversity

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