Accommodation Officer

Salary

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 pro rata £11,511 to £12,494 per annum

Contractual hours

14.8

Basis

Part-time

Package

Generous and supportive benefits package

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

19/06/2026

Job reference

RQ0000002124

Residential Services

Part Time: 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 pro rata; £11,511 to £12,494 per annum

About this role

We are currently seeking an Accommodation Officer to assist in the creation and implementation of initiatives to develop the University Managed accommodation provision and practical implementation plans towards University student accommodation provision objectives.

The post holder will provide comprehensive information and an initial guidance service to students residing in University accommodation. This will include co-ordinating facilities and services on a daily basis and ensuring all legislative obligations and associated codes of practice are met.

The post holder will also be required to participate in call-out responsibilities, on a rota basis and work out of hours on occasion in support of the Residential Services operation. This will include assisting at the main arrivals weekend for halls of residence as well as providing support to Conference/Language School activity. The post holder will also be required to support University Open Days and Applicant Days. The post holder will be expected to comply with relevant health and safety policies and procedures including those relating to lone working where this occurs.

About you

You will have a good general education, with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious with a strong student focus. Previous administrative experience is essential, ideally within a similar environment, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage and prioritise workload. Experience of managing shared inboxes and workloads and/or apprenticeship administration would be an advantage.

About the team

You’ll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Enquiries are welcomed by Laura Squires, Senior Accommodation Officer, [email protected]

• Closing Date: Thursday 2 nd July 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

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