Summer Receptionist, Estates & Facilities (EST421M)

Summer Receptionist, Estates & Facilities (EST421M)

Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and customer focused team member to work within the student accommodation department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate should have both excellent communication and organizational skills. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required along with the ability to learn other software systems used by the University.

Job Description

The main focus of the role is to provide a high quality of customer service.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Act as first point of contact within Student Accommodation.
• To provide an effective accommodation booking service, recording: manually or electronically.
• Welcome students and guests, dealing with unexpected changes and minor complaints.
• To have responsibility for key/key card management, payments and recording of maintenance issues.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess excellent administrative, written and oral skills
• Be highly organised and motivated
• Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 2 scale, 54.79% of £24,689 - £25,005 per annum, pro rata, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Kirstin Annand, Operations Manager, e-mail: k.l.annand@abdn.ac.uk.

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: EST421M

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03 April 2026

The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.