University of Chichester
Administration/Managerment

Accommodation Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Closing in 12 days
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
None
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Offered salary£25,804 to £26,093 per annum

About the role

Accommodation Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Reference: RQ0000002158

Job details

Job reference

RQ0000002158

Date posted

09/09/2026

Application closing date

22/09/2026

Location

Bognor Regis Campus

Salary

Salary: £25,804 to £26,093 per annum pro rata; £20,643 to £20,874 per annum

Package

Generous and supportive benefits package

Contractual hours

29.6

Basis

Part-time

Job category/type

Professional Services

Attachments

0001OOK- Accommodation Administrative Assistant - Job Profile.pdf
Accommodation Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Job description

Estate and Facilities Management Part Time:29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Ideally hours to be worked Monday to Friday Salary: £25,804 to £26,093 per annum pro rata;£20,643 to £20,874 per annum

About this role We are currently seeking an administrative assistant to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Bognor Regis campus. The key focus of this role is to provide essential administrative and reception support to the University's Accommodation Services, with a specific focus on supporting the Allocations Officer and Assistant Accommodation Officer – Private Sector Housing. You will provide efficient, effective and professional administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of the allocations process, private sector housing advice, maintenance coordination, student communication, and front-line reception services.

About you You will have a good general education to GCSE or equivalent, with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious with a strong student focus. Previous administrative experience is essential, ideally within a similar environment, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage and prioritise workload.

About the team You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible accommodation team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

  • A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
  • A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
  • On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
  • Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
  • Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
  • Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
  • This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

    Enquiries are welcomed by Laura Squires, Senior Accommodation Officer, [email protected]

  • Closing Date: 22 September 2026
  • Interview Date: TBC
  • You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

    Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

    All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

    If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [email protected]

    We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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    Accommodation Administrative Assistant - Part Time

    Job description

    Estate and Facilities Management Part Time:29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Ideally hours to be worked Monday to Friday Salary: £25,804 to £26,093 per annum pro rata;£20,643 to £20,874 per annum

    About this role We are currently seeking an administrative assistant to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Bognor Regis campus. The key focus of this role is to provide essential administrative and reception support to the University's Accommodation Services, with a specific focus on supporting the Allocations Officer and Assistant Accommodation Officer – Private Sector Housing. You will provide efficient, effective and professional administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of the allocations process, private sector housing advice, maintenance coordination, student communication, and front-line reception services.

    About you You will have a good general education to GCSE or equivalent, with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious with a strong student focus. Previous administrative experience is essential, ideally within a similar environment, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage and prioritise workload.

    About the team You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible accommodation team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

    In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

  • A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
  • A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
  • On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
  • Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
  • Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
  • Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
  • This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

    Enquiries are welcomed by Laura Squires, Senior Accommodation Officer, [email protected]

  • Closing Date: 22 September 2026
  • Interview Date: TBC
  • You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

    Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

    All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

    If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [email protected]

    We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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