Advert Receptionist (16/553) Dumfries £24,930 - £25,041 Are you passionate about customer service and looking for a new challenge? Based at DG1, Dumfries, you will be required to undertake reception and clerical duties and you will receive training on our Leisure Management System which you will use daily. Dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis, you will have excellent communication and telephone skills and be able to multi–task under pressure. Being the first point of contact for customers you will be enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable on the DG1 programme and will assist in selling and promoting key DG1 activities and services. You will ideally have good computer skills and knowledge of software applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of working with people is essential. You will have experience of 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. This post is for 36 hours per week and will require you to work shifts which will include evenings and weekends. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. 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: Debbie Robertson, Senior Administrator, DG1. Telephone (01387) 243550 or email debbie.robertson@dumgal.gov.uk