Receptionist / Administrative Assistant (Casual) (1047418TD)

Expected end date:  2 November 2018
Preferred working hours: 8.30-4.30: There is some flexibility to the hours stated (to achieve 36 hrs/wk)


Please see below details of a new * casual * assignment.

We are looking for an individual to fulfil a casual role at the University of Southampton within the Programme Management Unit (PMU).  The successful candidate will provide reception and administrative support alongside financial administration support in an effective and efficient manner to the PMU.  The role is based near Highfield campus in Bassett House, Glen Eyre Road (SO16 3TU).

The successful candidate will have previous administration and reception experience and be adaptable to cope with the peaks and troughs of the different aspects of the role. It is an interesting and diverse role, a large element will be reception duties, answering queries and resolving problems from colleagues and external consultants.  The role will also involve administrative duties to support the project teams, assisting in the organisation and facilitation of meetings and events, stationery control and undertaking ad hoc administrative duties as required.  Additionally, the post holder will support the financial administration, liaising with the Project Managers to obtain authorisation to pay invoices, assisting with queries from suppliers, purchase order housekeeping.  Training will be given on the relevant packages where required.

Please see the Job Description attached for full details of the assignment.

** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application process associated with this advert as these may not be seen **

If you are available and wish to be considered for this assignment please contact UniWorkforce by email:  UniWorkforce@soton.ac.uk attaching your CV.  The CV must demonstrate your suitability for the above assignment.  In your email, please state that ‘you wish to be considered for the Receptionist / Administrative Assistant (Level 2a) assignment'.  Please also confirm when you are available to start in the role, if successful; this role is immediately available and we would aim to place the successful candidate into the role as soon as possible.

Important points of note:

temporary assignments offered through UniWorkforce are casual roles. The start and end dates specified are the expected dates but these can change without notice and there is no guarantee of work for the duration of the assignment and no notice period required on either side.  Please ask us for further details regarding this if it is a concern for you.temporary workers are paid a month in arrears.  Pay day is on the last working day of each month.  This means that, depending on your start date, it could be up to eight weeks before you receive your first payment. to be eligible to apply you need to be immediately available.  Interviews will take place before assignments are offered.the above assignments are open to all.  Prior to starting in the assignment it is necessary to register with UniWorkforce and show both Visa and Passport documents to confirm your Right to Work.applicants will be considered on receipt and therefore this advert may be closed before the above closing date.due to the high volume of responses we are unfortunately unable to respond to all applicants individually, but we will respond to those who the manager wishes to meet/take on for the assignment.  

** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application **

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2018
Post Type: Temporary Workers