Front of House Receptionist
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NU0726 |
Summary
22.5 hours per week 12.30- 17:00 Monday to Friday
Permanent
Post Ref: NU0726
£24,242.20 per annum pro rata
Birmingham Newman University are seeking to recruit a front of house receptionist. This is a critical role at Birmingham Newman University, as this will be the first point of contact for students, staff, visitors and guests. The post holder will also be responsible for the coordination of the University switchboard both internally and externally.
The post holder must be committed to providing a consistent delivery of an exceptional and outstanding reception service.
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C and above and have excellent interpersonal skills. Relevant reception experience, knowledge of telephone systems and MS Teams, and experience of working in a customer focused environment is also essential.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Mr Lewis Palin at l.j.Palin@staff.newman.ac.uk, telephone 0121 476 1181, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
Closing date for applications: 9 February 2026
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
Permanent
Post Ref: NU0726
£24,242.20 per annum pro rata
Birmingham Newman University are seeking to recruit a front of house receptionist. This is a critical role at Birmingham Newman University, as this will be the first point of contact for students, staff, visitors and guests. The post holder will also be responsible for the coordination of the University switchboard both internally and externally.
The post holder must be committed to providing a consistent delivery of an exceptional and outstanding reception service.
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C and above and have excellent interpersonal skills. Relevant reception experience, knowledge of telephone systems and MS Teams, and experience of working in a customer focused environment is also essential.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Mr Lewis Palin at l.j.Palin@staff.newman.ac.uk, telephone 0121 476 1181, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
Closing date for applications: 9 February 2026
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
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