Receptionist

UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum, pro rata

CSG / Estates Department

Part-time: 25 hours per week

Open Ended Contract – Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a customer focused individual to join the Estates Department as part time receptionist based at our Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian, EH25 9RG.

The Opportunity:

The working hours are Monday to Friday (13:00 to 18:00). Covering 32 days annual leave for your colleague's alternative shift of 08:00 to 13:00 is a requirement of the post.

The successful applicants will provide an efficient and friendly reception service dealing with phone calls and enquiries from visitors and staff. 

A pro-active approach is essential, as is excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, while working as part of a team with flexibility and the ability to use your own initiative.

There is an excellent working environment along with good terms and conditions of service.

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 3 September 2026.

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