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Oxford Brookes University
Administration/Managerment

Receptionist - Internal Applicants only

Oxford Brookes University · United Kingdom
Deadline
Nov 01, 2026
Closing in 8 days
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 24, 2026
Offered salary£14.44 per hour

About the role

Oxford Brookes University

Receptionist - Internal Applicants only
£14.44 per hour
Variable Hours
PLEASE NOTE: This is an internal advert and is open to current Oxford Brookes University staff only.   Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”   Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.   This is a variable hours post, working full-time hours (Monday-Friday) during term time only from October 2026 - May 2027.   About the role You will be working in the Centre for Student Development, which is a central hub that students visit to engage with services offered by colleagues working in careers and employability and academic skills development. This is a campus-based job in which you will be the first point of contact for student accessing a range of services.   What you will be doing
  • Offering a point of sensitive, inclusive and warm welcome to students visiting the Centre for Student Development
  • Organising appointments for students visiting a range of services.
  • Communicating with students in person and via email in a sensitive and personalised way
  • Referring students to a range of services
  • Prioritising and responding to incoming communications and distributing them, where appropriate to relevant staff
  • Ensuring that confidential student records are completed accurately and fully
  • Assisting in the cleaning of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
What you need
  • Experience of working in a reception or other customer service environment
  • Ability to create a welcoming front-of-house experience
  • Ability to communicate sensitively and accurately in person and in writing
  • Organisation skills: good time management and attention to detail
  • Ability to deal with students with confidential or stressful issues
  • Flexibility and adaptability in  managing a varied workload in a fast-changing environment.
This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.   About the location This is a customer-facing role on the Headington campus, requiring the postholder to be on campus every day, Monday to Friday.   Why Join Us? At Oxford Brookes University, our people are at the heart of everything we do.   We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a generous Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.   We prioritise the well-being of our employees - both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team   Equality, diversity and inclusion   At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.   As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=198125
Closing Date : 01-Nov-2026 Vacancy ID : 198125
Faculty or Directorate : Academic and Student Administration Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus
For more information : [email protected] Posted on : 23-Oct-2026

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