🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Government

Receptionist - Part time - 2 positions

🏢 Oxford City Council • 📍 Oxford, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£23,800 - £24,525

£1,983 - £2,044 / mo

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Location Base

Oxford, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Job reference 002219 Date posted 22/02/2023 Application closing date 15/03/2023 Location Oxford - Town Hall Salary G4: £23,800 to £24,525 per annum - (pro rata for part time) Package 28 days holiday plus public holidays, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme. Please Note: All vacancies close at midnight on the stated closing dat Contractual hours Basis Part Time Job category/type Permanent Job description

The Receptionist is a role that will be the front face of our Grade II* Victorian Oxford Town Hall in the heart of Oxford city centre delivering excellent customer services to all of our customers and visitors. The venue hosts thousands of events a year from wedding and conferences to key civic events and Christmas parties.

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience in a customer facing role and has a passion for delivering excellent customer service. You will also be a good communicator, well organised and be IT literate with a flexibility towards working hours.

There are two positions available, these could be combined:

Monday to Friday, 15:30 to 19:00
Saturday, 09:45 to 17:15

For an informal discussion about the post please contact David Hunt on 01865 529123 or email dhunt2@oxford.gov.uk

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist - Part time - 2 positions roles across Oxford City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,800 - £24,525 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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