Student Accommodation Advisor Bath, England
Job description
About the role
You will be working as a member of the Student Accommodation Team where you will contribute to the planning, implementation and delivery of the annual cycle of student accommodation activity. You will support students with all aspects of living in halls of residence and private sector rentals. The role is busy and varied and you will be expected to build links and relationships with people both within the University and external contacts.
About you (requirements)
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a positive and proactive approach to an ever-changing environment. This is a delivered focused role where you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders from across the whole university and externally, to ensure an accommodation service which makes a positive and measurable contribution to student experience.
You will possess strong administrative and organisational skills and a flexible can-do attitude. You will have previous experience in providing excellent administrative and customer service experience; ideally in the field of housing. With an ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines. You should have a good understanding of and willingness to observe confidentiality in all matters.
Above all, you will be an effective team player and share our commitment to providing a high quality, customer-focused accommodation service to support students.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS Check.
About us
Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Katie Iveson on+44 (0)1225 876672or [email protected]
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023
How to apply
Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to [email protected].
Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:
- 37 hour week
- 41 days leave (consisting of 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days)
- Valuable Pension scheme (LGPS)
- Electric Car Charging Bays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Flexible working practices
- Family-friendly policies
- Entitlement to sign up to NUS discount card
- Student rates on First Bus passes
- Linked in online learning courses
- Library lending access for staff
- On site cafes, and food outlets
- Discounted on-site massage sessions
- Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Lakeside walks in beautiful grounds
- Employee assistance programme & access to high street discounts
- Beautiful and Inspiring Campus Locations
Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, and may require a skilled worker visa, please make us aware by emailing [email protected]. If you would like to understand in more detail the skilled worker visa requirements, to assess whether you may be eligible, please visit the government website here for more information.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community
