Assistant Officer Summer Bookings at University of Sussex
Job Description
Hours: Full-time/part-year considered up to 22.5 hours. Week days only.
Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed term until 23 August 2024
Closing Date: 21 March 2024. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview Date: to be confirmed
Expected Start Date: April 2024
The University of Sussex Housing Services is seeking a friendly and organised person to be an Assistant Officer – Summer Bookings to support the Allocations Team in processing student summer bookings. The role requires close cooperation with colleagues in the Housing Services team in regard to student summer allocation as well as close cooperation with residence staff on all aspects of the role. Summer Bookings Assistant Officer will lead managing summer bookings-related enquiries via phone and email and helping applicant students.
Please contact Jason Lucy, Summer Bookings Officer jjl26@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
About our Division
The Estates and Facilities Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Why work here…
Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
The benefits that you will receive from day one:
- Generous pension scheme available.
- Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance.
- Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
- Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
- Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.
For full details and how to apply click the ‘Apply’ button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
