Visitor Services Assistants (part-time, 16.5 hours across 3 days per week)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking Visitor Services Assistants to join our team on a permanent basis working 16.5 hours per week 3 days out of 7, on a rolling rota.
King’s College welcomes over a million visitors per year. These visitors may be members of King’s, local residents, university members or tourists from around the world. The role of a Visitor Services Assistant is to ensure each and every visitor receives a warm and welcoming experience at one of our entrances. For many visitors to the College, a Visitor Services Assistant will be the first person they encounter representing King’s College. In addition, team members will need to play a part in maintaining the integrity of the College, its buildings and contents.
The ideal candidates will have previous experience of dealing with the public in a customer focused environment, will be culturally sensitive, and have excellent verbal communication skills.
In addition we are looking for candidates with the ability to:
- Deliver first class face to face customer service;
- Be patient, tactful and diplomatic;
- Be physically fit to cope with the demands of the job, which involves working outdoors throughout the year;
- Work with and support others in a collaborative manner;
- Cope with high visitor numbers during peak periods;
- Work with honesty and integrity when dealing with the members of the public;
- Be well presented at all times.
Salary: £10.51 per hour plus bonus & benefits
Contract type: Permanent, part-time, 16.5 hours across 3 days per week, to be worked on a rolling rota including weekends
Benefits:
- 32 days annual leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period)
- Uniform
- Car parking (when available)
- Meals on duty
- Healthcare cash plan
- Bonus
Application Process:
Applications should be made on the form provided on our website.
You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16.5 per week
Salary: £10.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Visitor Services Assistants (part-time, 16.5 hours across 3 days per week) roles across King's College Cambridge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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