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Receptionist/Order Clerk (Part Time)


If you are customer focused, interested in a post with a variety of tasks, and would enjoy providing support for academics, researchers and student, we would like to hear from you.

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy are seeking a part-time receptionist, to cover afternoon shift (12.45pm - 5.15pm), to join our friendly professional services team at their West Cambridge site. https://www.msm.cam.ac.uk

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact in the department providing a professional and customer-focused reception service and general administrative support for procurement to staff and visitors. Duties include greeting visitors, responding to straightforward queries, photocopying, preparing documents, assisting with meeting arrangements and room bookings.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and can communicate with a wide range of individuals including internal and external parties. The successful candidate will be used to working without supervision in a busy environment whilst maintaining high levels of support.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role can be addressed to Chris Herbert-Brown (cjh256@cam.ac.uk)

We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period

Should you have any query about the application process for this role please reach out to hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LJ42905 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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