University of Manchester
Job title:
Visitor Services Assistant
Company
University of Manchester
Job description
Home to the famous Lovell Telescope, Jodrell Bank is a deep space observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place of live scientific research. Its Centre for Engagement including the First Light Pavilion is a multi-award-winning attraction welcoming over 180,000 annual visitors including 25,000 children visiting on a school trip. Open year-round, we pride ourselves on our exceptional welcome and inspirational public engagement.We are seeking to appoint 1 part time Visitor Services Assistant who will deliver high quality customer support services at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement; carrying out day-to-day visitor services under the guidance of the Visitor Services Supervisor(s), ensuring that agreed professional standards of customer service and hospitality are continuously delivered in an efficient, safe manner in line with customer requirements. A 0.4 weekend contract @ 14 hours per week is required.Jodrell Bank is located some 20 miles from Manchester with very limited public transport links therefore own transport will be necessary.Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.What can you expect in returnThe University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Alex Irving-Bell, Visitor Services SupervisorEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Expected salary
Location
Cheshire
Job date
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:45:07 GMT
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