Porter / Lodge Receptionist

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Porters Lodge at Reuben College, part of Oxford University. Established in 2019, the College is situated in a prime location at the heart of Oxford, adjacent to the Museum of Natural History, within a beautifully refurbished historic building.
The Porters Lodge serves as the central hub of the College, providing a high standard of communication, appearance, and professionalism to all students, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of the College premises, responding to fire alarms, administering first aid, and offering a welcoming and positive reception to everyone who comes through the Lodge.

• Customer-focused: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


• Supportive: Sympathetic to the support and welfare needs of the student body


• Calm under pressure: Ability to stay composed in busy and challenging situations


• Organized: Capable of taking an organized approach to work and responding promptly and effectively to changing priorities


• Trustworthy and reliable: Ability to develop good working relationships with staff and students


• Office skills: Proficient in general office and computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  
  Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1-10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link here for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.
  
  As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, which is reflected in our range of benefits, including:


• An excellent contributory pension scheme


• 38 days annual leave


• A comprehensive range of childcare services


• Family leave schemes


• Cycle loan scheme


• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans, This is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week on a shift pattern, which may include bank holidays. The hours are Monday to Friday from 14:30 to 22:00, with every third week being Monday to Thursday from 14:30 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.