Receptionist
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0079-26 |
Summary
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
You will provide a friendly and customer focussed experience by welcoming and signposting staff, students and visitors at the Burnley Campus. Duties will include delivering a professional front of house service, responding to telephone and email queries and assisting visitors and contractors.
About you:
You will need to have experience of providing excellent customer service in a busy and varied environment, experience of working in sensitive situations and excellent communication skills.
A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning are required for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
About the role:
You will provide a friendly and customer focussed experience by welcoming and signposting staff, students and visitors at the Burnley Campus. Duties will include delivering a professional front of house service, responding to telephone and email queries and assisting visitors and contractors.
About you:
You will need to have experience of providing excellent customer service in a busy and varied environment, experience of working in sensitive situations and excellent communication skills.
A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning are required for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
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