University of Bath
Mail Services Assistant
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Mail Services Assistant
Mail Services Assistant
About The Role
This role is eligible for two bonuses:
- Campus Services New Starter Bonus: £1,000 (pro rata for part-time roles)
- Payable after successfully passing six-months’ probation.
- Campus Services Refer a Friend Bonus
- Eligible if a staff member refers you.
Core Responsibilities:
- Handling the sorting, processing, and distribution of incoming mail and parcels.
- Making campus deliveries on the Claverton Down site.
- Providing customer-oriented services from a physical counter.
The role involves modern technology:
- IT experience required using franking technology for outgoing mail.
- Tracking software and hardware to ensure service excellence.
About You
Required skills & attributes:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience in customer service.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Clear written and spoken communication.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Role specifics:
- Part-time (30 hours/week).
- Term-time only.
For informal discussions, contact:
- Jason Carpenter, Mail Services Manager: jc2315@bath.ac.uk
- Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator: jh3809@bath.ac.uk
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A Note on Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate difference and commit to gender equity, disability confidence, and an autism-friendly environment. We combine talent strategies, support, and inclusive policies to foster a preeminent environment for students and employees.
As an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Disability Confident employer, we aim to build an inclusive community.
What We Offer You
Generous Benefits
- 25+ days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) + 5 discretionary days.
- Employer-contributory pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Discounted access to Team Bath gym and postgraduate tuition.
- Personal/professional development (e.g., apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning).
- Staff discounts (e.g., free entry to Holburne Museum).
- Family-friendly workplace with supportive policies.
- Recognition and reward for diverse skills.
- Relocation support and visa reimbursement.
- Well-being resources (staff networks, health tools, and Courageous Resilience courses).
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Commitment to Well-being
We encourage thriving individuals through:
- Staff support groups and Wellbeing Champions.
- Tools and frameworks for work-life balance.
Further Details
- Full Person Specification and job description available via link.
- Terms and Conditions linked.
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