Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Position Overview

Receptionist – Centre for Psychological Therapies & Hope Park Counselling Centre (School of Health in Social Science). Salary: £24,729–£25,804 per annum.

Full-time 35 hours per week, fixed term until 31 July 2027 (position available from June 2026).

• Monday–Thursday: 11.45 am – 8 pm (7.25 h + 1 h unpaid break)
• Friday: 10 am – 4.30 pm (6 h + 30‑min unpaid break)

Job share arrangement may be considered.

• Provide full reception service and support daily operations across both services.
• Act as first point of contact by phone and face‑to‑face for clients.
• Handle client enquiries, manage waiting areas, complete basic administrative tasks.
• Assist Operations Team by taking responsibility for client enquiries and basic admin tasks.

• Ability to learn new systems, including the Centre’s bespoke database.
• Accuracy and prioritise routine tasks effectively.
• Apply and understand relevant standard procedures and policies.
• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication to maintain good working relationships with staff, students, clients, and the public, and to provide a warm, friendly front‑of‑house.

The University is unable to sponsor international workers in this role. International applicants must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Applications close 24 June 2026 at 11:59 pm UK time.