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Accommodation Assistant (SC4916)

UEA, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Accommodation Assistant – Student Accommodation Team Salary on appointment will be £24,215 per annum.

Sports & Commercial Services Division – Accommodation Services

Ref: SC4916

Are you a people person who thrives in a customer‑focused role? If so, we have the ideal role for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accommodation Assistant to join the Student Accommodation Team at the University of East Anglia.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality service to students and guests residing in university accommodation.

Manage diverse inquiries, acting as the primary point of contact for face‑to‑face, telephone and electronic inquiries, feedback and complaints.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth daily operation of the accommodation office.

Contribute to proactive communication strategies within the accommodation services team.

Occasionally work out of hours, on weekends and during university events such as Open Days.

Qualifications & Experience

Highly motivated with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Experience working in a customer‑focused environment dealing with a wide variety of people.

Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.

Family and Work‑life balance policies

including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.

Generous

pension scheme

with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.

Health and Wellbeing : discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Campus Facilities : Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.

Exclusive shopping

discounts

to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.

Personal Development : unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing Date 25 January 2026

Further Information For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Corinne Ashwell, Student Accommodation Manager, via c.ashwell@uea.ac.uk.

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