Reception and Building Assistant at University of Salford

Salford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

27319.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, General Administration, Finance Support, Record Keeping, Fault Reporting, Document Management, Filing Systems, Procurement, Office Support, Database Maintenance, Correspondence Handling, Stationery Ordering

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Reception and Building Assistant (MCUK) is responsible for providing general administration support including finance, record keeping and fault reporting and tracking. The team is based at Media City and its members are fully integrated with a large cross over of tasks and skills. Team members regularly step outside their conventional roles to ensure a fully and value driven service to all building users. We are looking for someone who will be responsible for the reception and front of house service at Media City ensuring that exceptional levels of Customer Service are delivered at all times. Are you motivated, customer driven and innovated? If so, then come and join our ambitious and fast developing community. At the University of Salford we help to transform diverse individuals to help us to deliver our staff and student experience to the very highest standards. This will be a fixed-term contract at first but there is strong potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. Please note this opportunity may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, This opportunity is not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Key Responsibilities * To provide general office support including sorting of incoming post, preparation, scanning and filing of documents and dealing with correspondence and enquiries by e-mail and in writing. * To be responsible for the maintenance and updating of documents and information databases, and the establishment and maintenance of effective filing systems. * To place stationery orders within the financial management computerised system and via any system of web purchasing currently used or which may be introduced at some later stage. * To source consumables required by the Facilities team ensuring best value for money while keeping within University procurement procedures and recognised University Frameworks. A bit about Estates and Facilities Services Our Estates and Facilities team lead the development of our campus, creating engaging and innovative learning, working and living environments for colleagues, students, and partners. The Directorate has over 300 employees and works with a wide range of external contractors. The services arm of the Directorate is responsible for delivering full estates and facilities management to the University, including capital development, property maintenance, cleaning, security, caretaking and landscaping. Covering 33 buildings across the estate, split currently across 5 sites. Led by the Estates and Facilities team, the University is undergoing a transformation to deliver its Campus Masterplan. Together with Salford City Council and The English Cities Fund, there will be an investment of £2.5bn over the next 20-years, as part of the Crescent regeneration programme. This investment will transform our campus and create a new city district that will bring together industry, education and innovation, providing new spaces for teaching, innovation, commercial, residential, green space and sustainable travel. What's in it for you? Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more! Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements. Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts. Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health. Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038. Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs. Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support. Job Description [https://iahgme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:28981888BB61E8E8BEA5ADCCD33ECBC4&fldBrowsingMode=contribution]

Responsibilities

Provide front-of-house reception services and general administrative support at Media City. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, maintaining databases, and handling procurement for the Facilities team.