Customer Service Assistant

2 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom University of Northampton Full time

**About the job**

**Fixed Term for 6 months**

**Part time - 25 hours a week**

**This is an afternoon position with regular hours between 1pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Full training will be provided.**

**Interview Date: 30 April 2024**

As part of our Front of House Team, we are looking to recruit a Customer Service Assistant to provide excellent customer service and professional support to our staff, visitors and students. This position will be primarily based at the Development Hub, but may include other areas of the Waterside Campus. You will be working on your own during this shift, with the support of a line manager and the Campus Security Team.

The main responsibilities include:

- Acting as first point of contact for all staff, student and visitor queries at the reception desk at the Development Hub
- Issuing and retrieving ID cards including temporary passes for students and staff
- Daily reporting of queries to management
- Assisting students with book returns
- Managing return of equipment and notifying relevant departments
- Working collaboratively with different teams across the University
- Reporting issues that may occur and signposting

Working at the University of Northampton comprises of a town centre campus and current benefits include:

- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling
- Retail and high street discounts

We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay the higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 3 salary.

**About you**

You will;
- Have reception/front of house experience at an operational level.
- Possess a willingness to help students, staff and visitors and have an approachable demeanour.
- Be self-motivated and able to prioritise a workload.
- Have an understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to building management and occupation.
- Be competent in the use of IT systems and navigation of web pages.

**Qualifications**

Essential;
- Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent in relevant discipline

**About us**

1st Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.

**Right to work**

**Equality**

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.



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