Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for two truly customer-focused individuals to join our Front Office team at our Head Office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire.
We are looking for two part‑time Receptionists on a permanent basis, each to work 30 hours per week. Each Receptionist will work a daily 6‑hour shift Monday through Friday – one role will cover 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and the other 1 pm to 7 pm. This role is fully office‑based and requires the right to work in the UK.
What You Will Be Doing
Reception
* Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
* Be the point of contact for information.
* Assist with large office events/meetings, for example with room set‑up or guiding attendees to where they need to go.
* Assist with meeting room reservations.
* Sign for courier mail and deliveries received at the Reception Desk.
* Answer calls and redirect as appropriate.
* Continually build knowledge of Taylor & Francis and the wider Informa business to help provide good customer service.
Administration
* Email management/coordination and other forms of messaging.
* Personal diary management and planning, holidays, expenses, and sickness.
* Document filing when and as needed.
* Archive recording / administration.
* Development/learning and progression within position.
* Produce access control passes for new starters, and replace passes for existing colleagues as needed.
* Code invoices for taxi services booked through reception.
* Assist line manager with correspondence, reports, and data collection when needed.
Qualifications
* Prior experience in a front‑of‑house or administrative role is preferred.
* Excellent telephone manner and the confidence to approach people in a variety of different situations.
* Ability to stay professional, friendly and be the key point of contact for internal and external customers.
* Flexibility in role and ability to take on a range of tasks that may seem unrelated to position.
* Ability to be reactive and resourceful in difficult situations and apply practicality to problem‑solve and find realistic solutions.
* Diplomatic in handling sensitive information and managing outcomes.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Professional manner.
* Good investigative skills to support role and initiative to resolve issues at hand.
* Ability to anticipate problems or issues in advance and make contingencies to avoid difficult situations.
* Strong literacy skills relevant to role.
* Resourcefulness in setting up new systems and processes to assist work and team.
* Proficiency with Outlook would be desirable.
Additional Information
Location: This role is based in our Milton Park, Oxfordshire office five days a week. Free on‑site parking is available.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 26th November 2025 but we will be shortlisting on a rolling basis so encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
What We Offer In Return
* A pro‑rated salary of £27k to £29k pa (equating to £23,220 to £24,940 for 30 hours) + 5% company bonus.
* An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
* 25 days annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time hours) plus a day off for your birthday.
* 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
* 4 paid volunteering days each year.
* Company‑funded single cover private medical insurance.
* Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support.
* Share Match – plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
* Pension scheme.
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factor.
If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers. Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/.
Equal Opportunity Employer (Legal Statement)
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part‑time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.
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