Reception Helpdesk Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,751 to £24,570 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 5LE |
| Company: | Durham University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26000013_1768556346 |
Summary
Job Title: Reception Helpdesk Assistant
Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate
Accommodation and Commercial Services
Grade: Grade 3
Salary range: £23,751-£24,570 (pro rata)
Working arrangements:
Part time (22.5 hours per week, 3 days out of 7)
There may be a requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands
Onsite working only
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
The Role and Department
As Reception Helpdesk Assistant, you will be responsible for providing reception services and associated administration of the front-desk. This will include welcome service, professionally greeting staff, visitors, students and users of the building, providing assistance, directions and information.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. More information on the services provided by the Estates and Facilities Directorate can be found on the .
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a range of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
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