Reception Help Desk Assistant (Weekend)
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,751 to £24,570 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE |
| Company: | Durham University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25001133_1755507594 |
Summary
The Role and Department
As a Department, the Student Enrichment Directorate is striving to play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and transforming a Wider Student Experience that is as impactful as anything in the world. We remain steadfast in our core commitment to accelerating the growth of far-reaching and market-leading programmes across performance, participation and community outreach, whilst fostering a culture that safeguards academic excellence. We are guided by the belief that an investment in the Wider Student Experience is ultimately an investment in the quality of graduates that the University produces and are motivated by the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of talent. In doing so, we feel confident that we are making a positive contribution to the development of rounded, global citizens.
The post holder will be responsible for providing reception services and associated administration of the front-desk, including welcome service, professionally greeting users of the building, providing assistance, directions and information.
The post holder will be required to work weekends and evenings. Hours will be allocated as part of a rota but will typically be 8.30-16.30 or 14.20-22.30 during term time and 8.30-16.30 or 10.30-18.30 outside if term. Outside of term the successful candidate will be required to be flexible to cover mid-week evening shifts as and when required. A uniform will be provided.
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, Laura Green () would be happy to speak to you.
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