Summer Residences Assistant

To assist the Residences Management team in the clearing of accommodation following departures, undertaking room inventory checks, and assisting in the preparation of university accommodation for conferences and next academic session. You are expected to carry out all activities in a positive manner and demonstrate consistent levels of enthusiasm and interest in your role.

• To work with the various teams onsite, assisting in the clearing and preparation of university accommodation locations.
• To assist with delivery, movement, and placement of items throughout accommodation, carrying out manual handling duties as required.
• To use master keys / key cards in accordance with the procedures detailed by the Residences Management team. Under no circumstances should master keys / key cards be used outside hours of duty, and whilst on duty staff should securely maintain the possession of keys / key cards at all times.
• To carry out room inventory checks identify and accurately report missing items and maintenance issues.
• To assist the housekeeping and maintenance teams with the preparation of rooms for arrivals.
• You are expected to comply with all health, safety and environmental instructions, guidelines, and procedures, being aware of and controlling hazards as appropriate and raising any health and safety concerns with the Residences team.
• To work in different accommodation areas as required.
• You are expected to attend work during the days and hours stated in your work schedule. You are expected to be punctual at all times and should a situation arise where you anticipate being late, you must advise the Residences Management team.
• You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

• Experience of working in a busy customer focused environment.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to use initiative.

• Experience of working in an accommodation setting / or hospitality / corporate / customer service environment.

1. Please register your interest for this role by applying through the Jobshop Portal using the ‘Apply’ button.

2. In order to be considered for this role you must also complete a supporting statement form which will be sent, via email, from Jobshop. Supporting Statement Forms will be sent via Jobshop and must be completed and returned, in line with instruction, no later than midnight - 08.03.2026, failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Please note: to be considered for this post you must be available 15.06.2026 – 27.09.2026. Working up to 35 hours per week (minimum 15 hours per week), Monday – Friday between 8.00am – 6.00pm and be prepared to work at any residence’s location. Exact shift pattern to be agreed with the Residences Manager ahead of starting in the role.

To be eligible for a role you must be available to work for the full summer period detailed above.

Polo shirt will be provided to be worn with appropriate workwear, and sensible enclosed shoes (full coverage).

All students who undertake work through Jobshop must complete a Right to Work check before starting any paid work or work‑related training. We will contact successful candidates regarding this. To find out more about Right to Work please contact

Students are eligible to work through Jobshop for 3‑months post their end of studies date (usually noted on their student / proof of enrolment letter), providing all Right to Work documents (such as visas) are still in date. Please only apply if you are eligible to work for the entirety of the role.

If you are on an hour‑limited visa, it is your responsibility to ensure you do not exceed the working‑hour restriction Monday - Sunday , each week. This is a legal restriction that must be adhered to for work completed both within and outside of Jobshop.