Academic ConnectReception Assistant - Internal Candidates Only
Reception Assistant - Internal Candidates Only
JCBC Building Services Team - Receptionist (Internal applicants only)
The Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) is a state-of-the-art research facility located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The JCBC houses up to 1000 staff and visitors across three different Department/Institutes.
The JCBC Building Services Team (BST) is looking for a proactive Receptionist to join their team. The post-holder will be a key member of the BST and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the front-of-house reception area and have experience in providing professional reception and administrative support to groups and visitors to the building.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Welcome staff, visitors and contractors at the main Reception desk.
- Manage security access cards accordingly.
- To assist with telephone calls, email enquiries, taxi bookings and approving of room booking requests.
- Carry out basic administrative tasks, including photocopying and scanning.
- Work with all departments in the JCBC to ensure data and security access is accurate.
Key requirements:
- Reception or customer service experience.
- Telephony experience.
- Attention to detail and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task and work unsupervised.
This role is permanent and office-based in the JCBC (no hybrid working). The preferred working hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Closing date: 23/02/2026
Interview date: 26/02/2026
Please quote reference PS48779 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Key information
Department/location
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (SBS)
Salary
£25,249
Reference
PS48779
Category
Date published
6 February 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026
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