Student Reception Assistant

We’re looking for a welcoming, friendly, and engaging person to join our student staff team as Reception Assistant.

Working alongside the Students’ Union staff team, you would be responsible for being a first point of contact for students and visitors at the Students' Union, answering and assisting with student enquiries, operating a retail service, and assisting Students’ Union staff with general administration.

In order to apply for this role, you must fulfil all of the following requirements:

• Be a current student who is a member of the Students’ Union at York St John University at the point of appointment
• Be a current student between September 2026 and June 2027

In addition, we’re looking for students with:

• Who are welcoming, friendly and engaging
• Excellent team working, organisation, and time management skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• Empathy when working with students of all ages and backgrounds
• Basic administration abilities (e.g. use of Microsoft Office)
• A commitment to equal opportunities, integrity, and the Students’ Union’s core values

As a Reception Assistant you will:

• Be first point of contact at the Students’ Union reception.
• Meet & greet all visitors
• Responding to initial enquiries
• Provide a triage service, signposting where necessary
• Sell merchandise

As a Reception Assistant, you can expect the following:

• Support in your role from the SU team
• A flexible approach to work around your studies
• An extensive induction programme and an ongoing training and development programme
• A 10% discount at all SU outlets

Final date to receive applications: 12:00 pm Friday October 23rd 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing either 26th October 2026

Training & Commencement of Role:
November 2026

For any questions, please email