SLLC 3278 - Receptionist - 454003

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a part-time Receptionist at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground. The role involves customer inquiries, cash handling, and maintaining the reception area. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and experience in a similar environment is preferred. Training will be provided on the electronic booking system. A fixed-term position until September 2026 with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment is desirable.
• Full training will be provided for the till system.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash and reconciliation tasks.
• Assist customers with inquiries.
• Perform clerical duties at reception.
• Promote center activities to customers.
• Receive and distribute mail and goods.

Skills

Customer service skills

Cash handling

Computerized till system operation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

# SLLC 3278 - ReceptionistRef no:: 454003Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 18/01/2026Location:: Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds, Hamilton, ML3 6BYRate:: £13.33 - £13.79 per hourContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 19.09 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”****Location: Hamilton Palace Sports Ground, Hamilton****Number of Posts: 2 (4 Casual Positions also available)****Post 1:** **6 Hours (3 Week Shift Pattern)****Week 1: Sunday 2pm - 9pm. Week 2: Sunday 3pm - 9pm. Week 3: Sunday 4pm - 9pm.****Post 2: 19.09 Hours (3 Week Shift Pattern)****Week 1: Monday, Wednesday 4pm - 9:45pm. Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4pm - 9:45pm. Week 3: Monday, Wednesday 4pm - 9:45pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm.****Salary Band: £13.33 - 13.79 per hour****Duration: Fixed term until 30th September 2026****Job Profile:**South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Receptionists to join the team at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground.The successful candidates will deal with customer enquiries, cash handling, issuing of receipts and preparing money for banking as well as operating our electronic booking system.Previous experience of working in a customer orientated environment is desirable and/or experience of operating a computerised till system although full training will be provided.You must have excellent communication and customer care skills.**RESPONSIBILITIES**To deal with all aspects of cash handling and reconciliation, issuing of receipts and preparation of monies for banking in accordance with procedures and standards.To deal with customer enquiries providing assistance and information in line with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's customer care standards.To carry out clerical duties to assist in the smooth running of the reception and other areas of the facility.To promote all centre activities to customers.To receive and distribute mail and goods.Any other duties as required.**Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.****South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.**As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme* To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme.* Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)* Occupational sick pay* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)**Please Apply online -** All correspondence will be via your email address**Foreign Police Check -** Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.**Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant**South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement