Customer Service Assistant

Job Type

Part Time Fixed Term

Salary

£23,144 per annum (pro rata)

Location

Waterside Campus

About the job

Fixed Term for 6 months

Part time - 25 hours a week 

This is an afternoon position with regular hours between 1pm – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Full training will be provided.

Interview Date: 30 April 2024

As part of our Front of House Team, we are looking to recruit a Customer Service Assistant to provide excellent customer service and professional support to our staff, visitors and students. This position will be primarily based at the Development Hub, but may include other areas of the Waterside Campus. You will be working on your own during this shift, with the support of a line manager and the Campus Security Team.

The position will concentrate on supporting building users by managing face to face, telephone and email queries related to use of the facilities within the building, events, meetings and other centrally delivered facilities services.

First class customer service is an underpinning requirement for this position along with the ability to communicate effectively with our customers and maintain systems/emails in an accurate and timely manner.

The main responsibilities include:

• Acting as first point of contact for all staff, student and visitor queries at the reception desk at the Development Hub
• Issuing and retrieving ID cards including temporary passes for students and staff
• Daily reporting of queries to management
• Assisting students with book returns
• Managing return of equipment and notifying relevant departments
• Working collaboratively with different teams across the University 
• Reporting issues that may occur and signposting

Working at the University of Northampton comprises of a town centre campus and current benefits include:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling
• Retail and high street discounts

We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay the higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 3 salary.

About you

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and written and verbal communications skills, along with a flexible and positive approach to any given situation.

You will;

• Have reception/front of house experience at an operational level.
• Possess a willingness to help students, staff and visitors and have an approachable demeanour.
• Be self-motivated and able to prioritise a workload.
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to building management and occupation.
• Be competent in the use of IT systems and navigation of web pages.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent in relevant discipline 

About us

1st  Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.

Right to work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Please note that the University of Northampton Enterprises Limited are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. We can therefore only accept applications from individuals who are currently eligible to work in the UK.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/