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Reception Helpdesk Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 21 July 2025
Salary: £23,751 to £24,570 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 August 2025
Location: Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE
Company: Durham University
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 25001006_1753101006

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Summary

The Role and Department

Reception Helpdesk Assistants act as the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors in colleges providing a highly responsive service to customers as well as a professional and friendly welcome service. Reception is at the heart of a college's day to day activities and Reception Helpdesk Assistants answer telephone queries, receive and issue post, make and amend room bookings, help with check in and out for students and conference guests, as well as providing assistant, directions and information.



Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, the Systems and Administration Team would be happy to speak to you: .


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