Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

DCF Receptionist & Administrative Assistant (Cumbria based) 

You will be a full time Receptionist & Administrative Assistant within the Dalton Nuclear Institute on a fixed term contract. You will be based at the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF), located on the Westlakes Science & Technology Park in West Cumbria. You will work as part of a team supporting all aspects of activities involved in safely operating and maintaining DCF, and providing an effective environment for academic research and post-graduate level training. The principal aim of your role will be to provide a friendly, professional and efficient Reception and first point of contact for staff, students and visitors to the DCF, provide cover for statutory health & safety duties, and provide administration support to the Administration & Management, Commercial and Operations Teams.

A good general education, including a minimum of GCSE in English and Mathematics at a grade C or equivalent, is required. Good IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are also essential. You will have good time management, organisational and communication skills and will have previous experience of working with multiple demands in a team environment.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.