Advert Receptionist (10/422) Stranraer £24,930 - £25,041 Are you looking for a new challenge? Look no further – The Ryan Centre, Stranraer features a wide range of Health and Fitness facilities including Profiles Fitness Suite, Ryan’s Den Soft Play Area, SHOKK Junior Gym, Games Hall, Swimming Pool, Health Suite & Theatre. For 36 hours per week, you will undertake a range of reception duties which will include evening and weekend work. You will receive training in the new Leisure Management system and will be required to undertake reception and clerical duties. Dealing with customers daily, you will have excellent communication and telephone skills, while being able to work under pressure. Being the first point of contact for customers, you will be enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable on the Ryan Centre programme and will assist and promote key Leisure and Sport activities and services. Educated to Standard Grade or equivalent in English and Mathematics, you will ideally have good computer skills and knowledge of software applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. One year reception or clerical experience is essential. You will have experience in cash handling and dealing with members of the public. Experience of working within the leisure industry and knowledge of memberships, swimming lessons and sales would be an advantage. In return you will join an energetic community focused team in Wigtown West who are developing and delivering a wide variety of provision. Other benefits include free life cover and access to our pension scheme. This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland. Advert cont With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact: Peter Ferries Senior Duty Officer on Tel: 01776 703 535, or email – peter.ferries@dumgal.gov.uk