Receptionist
223204186
£29,500 Per Annum
Full Time
Temporary
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Administration
Posted 1 day ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
- Lodge Receptionist – Front of House 📍 Location: Oxford
🕒 Type: Full-time
💼 Salary: £29,614
We are seeking a courteous, reliable, and proactive Lodge Receptionist to join our team and help ensure the smooth operation of front-of-house and security services. This is a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all members of the College and its visitors.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Duties
- Operate access control in line with College policy.
- Respond to fire and security alarms, including building evacuations and liaising with emergency services.
- Monitor CCTV and fire alarm systems, reporting faults and maintaining logs.
- Issue and track keys for members, guests, and contractors.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, accidents, and alarm activations.
- Liaise with Junior Deans on student welfare issues out of hours.
- Coordinate emergency maintenance responses.
- Provide information and assistance to College members, visitors, and conference delegates.
- Manage incoming calls, messages, and mail.
- Maintain forwarding addresses for students.
- Promote and sell College souvenirs.
- Support B&B bookings and guest enquiries.
- Log and forward reports of room defects.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the Lodge area.
- Support administrative tasks and assist with OSS and Conference team coordination.
- Accept and manage courier deliveries.
- Monitor parking and handle lost property appropriately.
- Provide flexible cover at other reception points as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy, varied environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Willingness to undertake First Aid and security-related training.
- Flexible and team-oriented approach.
- Experience in a similar front-of-house or security role.
- Familiarity with CCTV, access control, or fire alarm systems.
- Knowledge of College or academic environments.
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