Casual Receptionist University

Listed by University of Bath - Residential Services

£15.07 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay

Our receptions operate 7 days per week between 08:00–22:00, but we are currently seeking candidates with Monday-Friday daytime availability.

The Res Life team have four daytime, hourly paid job vacancies, working across all their receptions on a rota. Ideally you will have customer service experience, and attention to detail skills and will be available to work a minimum of 15 hours, Monday-Friday from early November.

University of Bath have over 5,000 bedrooms on campus and in the city, and operate multiple reception hubs for students, staff, visitors, and commercial guests in summer. Being part of this team, you’ll enjoy working with a wide variety of people and build good working relationships with other University departments and key stakeholders.

These roles require a level of flexibility and availability to work across a variety of locations and hours. Our receptions operate 7 days per week between 08:00 – 22:00, but we are currently seeking candidates with Monday-Friday daytime availability.

Pay rate
: £15.07 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay

• Responding promptly to general enquiries, by phone, email and in person, using excellent customer service.
• Administrative tasks such as processing parking enquires, amending card and key access, basic data input and sending large scale communications – attention to detail is key.

• Flexibility to work on shifts that could start at 07:00 or finish at 20:00
• Available for a minimum of three shifts per week (approximately 15 hours). On Q7 of the application form, please note days and times of the day that you are available (e.g. Tuesdays 12:00-16:00, Thursdays all day)
• The ideal candidate should have experience of working in a customer facing role
• You should have a proactive attitude and be prepared to work under pressure in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• You must be proactive on submitting timesheets weekly and ensuring your availability is updated on our rotacloud system to ensure we can issue your shifts.

In return we will offer good pay rates of £13.45 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay this equates to £15.07 per hour).

The positions are on a casual basis and hours will therefore be flexible as and when required by the business. Pay is monthly in arrears on 25 of each month. Full training will be provided.

Advert closes midnight Sunday 18 October 2026.