"Estates Assistant (Float)"

The role

The University of Campus Division has a full-time position for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team and help us provide the best possible front-of-house service to the University of Bristol. The role is critical in ensuring that all students, visitors, and occupiers receive a professional service. You will be required to work both as part of a team and independently to meet the University's high standards.

What will you be doing?

As part of Campus Operations, you will work in different buildings across our estate. Estates Assistants undertake a broad range of responsibilities, including some reception duties, delivering, sorting and collecting post, checking room bookings and performing fire compliance testing. You will also complete general manual handling tasks, including setting up rooms for meetings or events, removing rubbish where appropriate and ensuring building entrances and steps are clear and tidy.

You will deal with a wide range of enquiries from university staff, students, and members of the public, giving the most efficient and accurate help and advice in a friendly, calm, and welcoming manner. As the ‘face’ of the University, you will provide a positive experience to everyone you encounter.

You should apply if

You have previous experience in a customer-focused environment. You will be a people person who is positive, helpful, and caring.

You will have good IT skills, including using Outlook, Excel, and Word. In addition to your experience, you will have strong communication skills, including the ability to be polite, welcoming, and empathetic to all.

Benefits of working for the University

• 25 days of bookable annual leave per year plus 7 University closure days
• Automatic entry to a generous pension scheme
• Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs, and background.
• Staff discounts including annual bus fares, University gym and cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities to build your skills and to progress your career.
• Supportive and rewarding working environment.

Additional information

Work pattern: Full time - 35 hours per week, Mon – Fri

Shift pattern: Variable including early starts (06:00) and late finishes (midnight), covering multiple locations, so flexibility is required

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on: Thursday 26th March

For informal queries please contact: Warren Eyles (Assistant Operations Manager) on warren.eyles@bristol.ac.uk

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