Summer Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Summer Receptionist
The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and customer focused team member in a front facing role.
School/Section Estates & Facilities Division Student Accomodation Services Staff Category Secretarial Position Type Part Time Duration of Post Fixed Term (9 months or less) Grade Grade 2 Salary From £21,134 Salary to £21,761 Location Aberdeen Closing Date 06/04/2023 Ref No EST341S Documents
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The role will form part of the Estates & Facilities section within student accommodation.
Approximately 2500 students are currently housed in University owned or managed accommodation.
The post holder will provide reception cover and will be the first point of contact with students, staff and visitors ensuring a positive and friendly environment is created and maintained, answering general enquiries
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. It is essential that you have excellent organisational skills as well as good communication and interpersonal skills. You should be a good team player but will also be expected to work with minimum supervision and prioritise your own work. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required for this role and the ability to learn other software systems used by the University.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 2, £21-134 - £21,761 per annum (pro rata), and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal email enquiries can be sent to Kirstin Annand, Operations Manager (k.l.annand@abdn.ac.uk)
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Job Reference Number: EST341S.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 06 April 2023.
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Summer Receptionist roles across University of Aberdeen'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 Colleges & Universities.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,134 - £21,134 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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