UPP
Post Room Assistant
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About the Role
A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.
We currently have an opportunity for a Post Room Assistant to join our fantastic UPP team onsite at Reading University.
Job Details
This is a zero hours position with an hourly rate of £12.98.
Role Responsibilities
Our Post Room Assistant is responsible for providing a flexible, efficient and professional post room service for students living in halls of residence.
- Responsible for the secure receipt, sorting, distribution and management of mail parcels for residents and staff
- Maintain and update various records and registers both manual and computerised as required
- Provide appropriate notification of post to residents and staff as required
- Ensure that the working environment is properly maintained and kept tidy at all times
- Provide prompt and effective help, information, and advice for all residents, and staff
- Assist with reception duties as and when requested
- Comply with health and safety, ensure work is performed in a safe manner
- Prepared to be added to an emergency contact list to assist in emergencies out of hours which may include manning a door or fire alarm panel
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Requirements
We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment with great communication and administration skills with excellent attention to detail. Most of all you will have the passion to work as a team to do an excellent job to our students and staff.
You will also be flexible to work (with notice) to work additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
Benefits
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation. In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in and great benefits package which includes store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
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About Us
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
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