About the role
As a Student Facilities Assistant, this is primarily a practical, hands-on role rather than a desk-based position. While some basic administrative tasks may be required, the majority of your working day will involve being on your feet and working across various locations within the Students’ Union. This includes manual handling for events, supporting recycling initiatives, and assisting with general operational duties.
You will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern, which will cover day/evening weekend shifts and may include daytime, evening, night, weekdays, typically 10-20 hours per week. A key part of the role involves supporting the setup and delivery of events for students, staff, and our commercial outlets. Your work will directly contribute to the Union’s commitment to inclusivity, community, and delivering excellent service.
Whether it’s laying out tables and chairs for a meeting or ensuring audio-visual equipment is in place for an event, you will help place students at the heart of everything we do. You may also be asked to assist with minor repairs and health & safety tasks to support compliance, always with appropriate guidance and support provided.
Key Result Areas
To perform all porter duties, including (but not limited to) erection and dismantling of stands & equipment, handling deliveries, removal of furniture and the setting up of meeting rooms including the setting up of audio visual and other equipment.
To be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to all users of the Union’s facilities.
To be responsible for the operational execution of the Union’s health & safety policies & procedures, e.g. patrolling of buildings, incident/accident reporting, operation of security systems etc.
To keep, use and issue keys and log out if required to do so.
To clean buildings and surrounds removing waste as required, overseeing the Union’s recycling and waste management procedures
To direct members and visitors, and when required, establish credentials
Other duties as required by Line Manager
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Details
Wage: £13.45 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: Zero Hours
Hours: approximately 10 hours per week during term-time
Eligibility: To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK at the start of employment and currently studying at UoM, MMU, UoS and UA92 graduating in 2027 or later.
Recruitment Timeline
Applications opened: 01/08/2026
Applications close: 21/08/2026 23:59pm
Interviews: 07/09/2026 to 11/09/2026
Role Commencing: 14/09/2026
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once the vacancy has closed, we’re unable to accept late applications to ensure a fair process for all candidates.
Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any further changes. Please ensure you are happy with your responses before submitting.
