"Receptionist (Part Time)"

University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Placed On: 16th January 2026

Closes: 8th February 2026

Job Ref: LJ47931

If you are customer focused, interested in a post with a variety of tasks, and would enjoy providing support for academics, researchers and student, we would like to hear from you.

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy are seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to join our friendly professional services team at their West Cambridge site. https://www.msm.cam.ac.uk

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact in the department providing a professional and customer-focused reception service and general administrative support for procurement to staff and visitors. Duties include greeting visitors, responding to straightforward queries, photocopying, preparing documents, assisting with meeting arrangements and room bookings.

Part time 12:45pm to 17:15pm (22.5hrs a week)

The successful candidate will posses exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and can communicate with a wide range of individuals including internal and external parties. The successful candidate will be used to working without supervision in a busy environment whilst maintaining high levels of support.

University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services, including discounts on shopping, health care, financial services, and public transport.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Informal enquiries about the role can be addressed to David Schwarz (Building Services Manager) - ds752@cam.ac.uk

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ47931 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.