Summer Runner
This is a fixed term contract ending 30/09/2026 for 30 hours a week
Doing the right thing, even when nobody’s watching? It’s an iQ thing.
iQ is one of the UK’s biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving over 37,000 students across 86 sites and 29 cities their ‘Best Year Yet’. Our site-based teams are full of independent thinkers and problem solvers who love making people’s day.
Sound like your cup of tea? Here’s a bit about the role…
About the role
Works as part of a team to provide essential support to the accommodation team during the busy summer period, ensuring rooms and facilities are prepared to a high standard for incoming summer guests and students moving in for the next academic year. A hands-on role that involves a mix of logistical support, maintenance assistance and general operational tasks to ensure quick turnaround of rooms.
You’ll often be the first person residents and visitors meet on reception. You’ll work closely with the wider site team and receive training across all core areas so you can work confidently and independently.
What you’ll be doing
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Assists with summer preparations, including move-in and move-out processes.
- Delivering supplies such as cleaning products, bedding packs, or maintenance tools to various parts of the building.
- Reporting maintenance issues or anything out of place to ensure all areas are safe, clean, and ready for new residents.
- Assisting on move in day with tasks such as lifting boxes, answering resident questions and giving directions
- Works as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional resident living.
What makes a great iQer?
We’re looking for a positive team player who thrives in a “get‑stuff‑done” environment. You’ll roll up your sleeves, bring fresh ideas for our residents, and communicate brilliantly.
Customer service experience is helpful, whether in a bar, hotel, gym, shop or anywhere you’ve worked with people but what matters most are your people skills, personality, attention to detail and drive to do the best for our residents.
Working hours
Our residents come first, so we work around their needs. Your shift pattern will be confirmed at least six weeks in advance and may vary across a six‑week cycle.
You’ll work within our operating hours of 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work agreed in advance for busy periods or open days.
What you'll get
In exchange, you'll receive great benefits, and the opportunity to work as part of a fun, supportive team in a business that's definitely going places.
Working at iQ is so much more than a job, it's the chance to carve out your future and build a career in a truly diverse and supportive environment.
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