Operations Assistant

Job description: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly Operations Assistant, who will be the face of our reception service, delivering excellent customer service support to all staff, students and visitors. As a member of the School’s Administrative Support Team, you will gain transferable skills in administration and customer services whilst supporting the work of the administrative team and the wider School. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate manner will be vital for this role as you will be the first point of contact for a range of complex staff and student enquiries via the reception desk and have responsibility for triaging requests, signposting as appropriate. What We Offer: The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. £25,249 to £26,707 per annum pro rata (Potential to increase to £28,778 per annum pro rata through sustained exceptional contribution)