Louise Smith

Position: Receptionist, 1 Pusey Lane

Tel: 01865 278200

Email: reception@ames.ox.ac.uk

Areas of responsibilities:

  • Reception - Reception of staff, students and visitors – first point of call directing and advising them as appropriate
  • Telephone – Take all enquiry calls, relay to appropriate office or academic member of staff
  • Mail – Receive and sort incoming mail (post or internal messenger service) into appropriate pigeon-holes; to sign for parcels and special deliveries;  to frank and send out outgoing mail
  • Keys and security – To hold main set of room keys;  carry out weekly tests of the fire alarm system and also to serve as a recognised first aider
  • Liaise with Estate’s Directorate’s office  - Keep a general view over the building, report maintenance defects
  • Notice boards – Maintain notice boards, displaying and updating notices on a weekly basis during term time
  • Clerical assistance – Assist with other clerical activities in the Faculty
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