Department University of Essex Campus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Essex, created in 2010 to manage its diverse range of commercial functions. Accommodation Essex at the University of Essex are committed to delivering great service to our customers. We believe that we can best achieve this through highly valued and motivated staff who share our values. Soft FM Services are responsible for cleaning and portering services to the university’s academic, administrative, and residential estate. Soft FM facilitates all university key events, such as graduation and open days and ensures areas are prepared for other events such as receptions and summer conferences. Duties of the Role Soft FM Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Operations Assistant to join our busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for removal of rubbish, the cleaning of external areas the academic, administrative, commercial and residential estate, supporting core events and health and safety checks across the administrative, academic and residential estate. Skills and qualifications required Candidates must be able to undertake the physical aspects of the post, have good verbal communication and listening skills, a commitment to delivering good customer service and a flexible approach to work. Appointment to the full-time post will be made on a 38 hours per week to be worked as required within the working operational window of 5.30am - 8.00pm, 5 days in 7 days. However, in the interests of working efficiency the University may from time-to-time review current working patterns. Changes to working patterns resulting from this will be subject to a minimum of 21 calendar days' notice. The current working pattern is 7.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Appointment to the part-time post will be made on an 18 hours per week to be worked as required within the working operational window of 5.30am - 8.00pm, 5 days in 7 days. However, in the interests of working efficiency the University may from time-to-time review current working patterns. Changes to working patterns resulting from this will be subject to a minimum of 21 calendar days' notice. Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here. Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcingessex.ac.uk. £24,372 per annum (pro rata for part time)