Summer Operational Support Assistants (Student) - Reception, Conferencing & Accommodation

Reception Team
Location:  St John’s Campus
Post Type:  Hourly Paid
Hourly Rate:  £11.44 per hour plus £1.60 holiday pay
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 22/09/2024
Advertised On:  Monday 18 March 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 07 April 2024
Reference:  FM2406

Please note: This role is only available to current University of Worcester students, further opportunities will be available to external candidates in due course.

Overview
Over the summer period, the Facilities department will be welcoming a high number of conference guests to the University. These bookings will vary from International Summer School’s visiting Worcester to groups booking Conference Events using the University’s facilities. This increase in demand creates several opportunities for Students who are looking to gain work experience, becoming part of an additional summer team which plays a key role in supporting the smooth running of the university and contributing to several areas of operational support.

This role will require the post holders to be highly motivated and flexible when meeting the business needs across 7 days a week and have availability to work over the summer period between June and September 2024. This type of paid work is an ideal way for students to enhance their CV. Training and support is provided where appropriate. Evening and weekend work will be required, and some activities may require an appropriate level of physical fitness.

Background
The Facilities Department covers a wide range of services within University of Worcester, including Accommodation, Conferencing, Reception, Estates, Commercial bookings and Catering, Security Operations, which includes Cleaning, Campus Service, Grounds & Security. This role specifically relates to Reception, Conferencing & Accommodation.

The university has various sites around Worcester which include St Johns, Battenhall, Stephenson Terrace, Grove Farm, City Centre, Lakeside, University Arena & Riverside and the Three Counties Medical School. Applicants may be required to work on any of these sites.

Interviews for this role with take place on 22nd, 24th and 26th April. 

For informal queries regarding this role please contact Mark White, Campus Services Manager, [email protected] or Ian Bufton, Head of Residential & Commercial Services, [email protected]  

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