Part-Time Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
The post holder will assist and support the Residence Manager and the Halls Management Team in the delivery of customer services in the Facilities Managed Halls of Residence. The role holder will be required to travel between the designated halls of residence, other University sites & other the halls of residence throughout London when necessary.
The Residence Receptionist will be expected to work flexible shifts and to work some weekends between July – September each year, subject to the business needs such as the departures and arrivals processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to deliver excellent customer service to enhance the student experience and to maintain the high quality standard of accommodation on offer in the University's Facilities Managed Halls of Residence.
Why choose us?The University of the Arts London is a higher education institution specialising in art, design, fashion and media, which is comprised of Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
It is Europe's largest provider of education in art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts which brings together over 19,000 students from over 100 different countries, including 2,250 further education students, 14,000 undergraduates and 2,700 postgraduate and research students.
Accommodation Services currently accommodates over 3200 students in 12 Halls of Residence located throughout London on fixed term tenancies. The department is comprised of Central Accommodation, Residential Operations, Communications & Marketing, Finance, the Social Programme and Commercial Summer Business. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary and diverse team, priding ourselves on innovation, high standards, customer focus and the student experience.
Your profileRequired experience:
- Worked in a previous similar role.
- Good level of written and spoken English.
- Good IT / Microsoft package skills.
- Customer service experience.
- Polite and courteous.
Working hours: 20 hrs per week. Monday to Friday (4 - 8pm).
For more information and to apply, please visit Catch 22 jobs board.
Catch 22 have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment for this role. For all enquiries, please contact Jeanette Brown via email at jeanettebrown@c22.co.uk.
Appointment to this role will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s).UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Candidates are advised to submit applications early.
Job description and person specification Part Time Receptionist.pdf – 144KB Additional Attachment Generic Candidate Information Pack Feb 2023.pdf – 1400KBCandidate 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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part-Time Receptionist roles across University of the Arts London'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.
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 £26,928 - £30,777 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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