Vacant job

Do you want to be the face of one of the leading fiber and infrastructure companies in the Nordics? At GlobalConnect, you will have a varied and social role where you are the hub of the Uppsala office, ensuring that both employees and visitors receive professional and warm hospitality. You will become an important part of the Facility Management team and work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues in both Uppsala and Stockholm. Here you will find a role where service, responsibility, and initiative are in focus. Does this sound like an environment where you would thrive? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

About the role

GlobalConnect is a prominent provider within infrastructure and fiber, committed to creating a smoother everyday life for its customers while working towards a sustainable and responsible future. As a leading player in fiber-based data communication and data centers in Northern Europe, they have a clear mission: to connect and unite Sweden. GlobalConnect offers everything from secure connectivity for retail chains and small to medium-sized enterprises, to building advanced data centers for some of the world's most demanding customers.

In the role of Receptionist, you will be the face of GlobalConnect's Uppsala office. You are responsible for the daily operations of the reception and ensure that the office runs smoothly for both employees and visitors. You work independently on-site in Uppsala but have close collaboration with the receptionist in Stockholm and other colleagues within Facility Management. The role is broad and varied, combining classic reception duties with office services, administration, and contact with suppliers and property owners.

This is a consultancy assignment, meaning you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at GlobalConnect. The assignment is full-time, starting in early August and running until the end of October. There may be opportunities for extension, provided there is room for it and all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

What we offer

• A varied and independent role where you become a key person in the daily operations at the Uppsala office
• Close collaboration with engaged colleagues within Facility Management in both Uppsala and Stockholm, where you support each other and share knowledge
• A modern workplace in central Uppsala with a welcoming culture and colleagues who value community and well-being

Responsibilities

• Receive and welcome visitors and be responsible for the reception
• Handle switchboard, phone, and incoming emails
• Be responsible for incoming and outgoing mail
• Handle cases in Jira and administer the Facility Management inbox in Outlook and Teams
• Be responsible for employee onboarding and offboarding
• Ensure that common areas such as meeting rooms, kitchen, and lounge are welcoming and function as intended
• Order office supplies and consumables
• Maintain ongoing contact with suppliers, landlords, and property owners
• Provide administrative and practical support to employees at the office

We are looking for someone who

• Has completed upper secondary education
• Has experience in service-oriented work
• Has good computer skills and feels comfortable working in Outlook, Teams, and other digital tools
• Has very good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing, as this is required to perform the job

It is meritorious, but not a requirement, if you have

• Previous experience working as a receptionist or in a similar office service role

Above all, your personality

You are a social and service-oriented person who enjoys meeting people and creating a welcoming environment. You take initiative, are self-reliant, and are not afraid to ask when you need to in order to find the right solutions. At the same time, you are responsible, unpretentious, and have a personal maturity that makes you feel secure in driving the daily work forward independently. With your positive engagement, you contribute to a pleasant workplace where both colleagues and visitors feel well taken care of.

Additional information

• Start: Beginning of August
• Scope: Full-time, office hours
• Location: Central Uppsala

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the role are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the advertisement when a sufficient number of candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so they do not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the role and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.