Summer Housing General Assistant 2026 (Cambridge)

Location
ARU - Cambridge
Position
Accommodation Assistant/Summer Crew
Vacancy Type
Temp
Employability Skills:
Team Work

Job Description

Start Date: 10th June 2026

Proposed End Date: 13th September 2026 

Hours: up to 35hrs per week. Can be covering up to seven days a week, Monday to Sunday. 9am-5pm, staggered starts and finishing times may sometimes be required. Some weekend work. 
 
Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
  
This role is open to current ARU students only.
  
Job Purpose: To be a key member of the summer staff. Working closely with the HMOS to ensure smooth running of the summer business and preparation for arrivals in September 2026.
  • To carry out tasks, such as light cleaning, making/stripping beds, hanging curtains, room checks, assisting with deliveries, moving furniture, all for preparation of rooms and communal areas as allocated by HMOS on regular basis.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction and that all accommodation is ready for new arrivals over Summer and September.
  • To ensure stock and asset logs are up to date and recorded in accordance to GDPR and ACOP (Approved Code of Practice) regulations.
 Requirements:
  • Able to complete manual handing and lifting
  • Good, clear written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Team player
  • Understanding of customer service

Person appointed must be available from Wednesday 10th June 2026 to Sunday 13th September 2026

Additional to this role there is a requirement if you live on campus to partake in duty and out of hours rota * as a Residential Assistant (RA). A minimum of 2 shifts per week must be carried out covering out of office hours in the accommodation, assisting with lock outs, fire alarms and emergency issues/ maintenance.

*Hours worked, are according to the rota which are compiled according to the needs of the business, for this reason there is limited leave and may be granted subject to service needs, but 2 days per week will be included on the rota.

How to apply: Please apply directly online and ensure your CV is up to date on your record. 
 
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May, 9am
 
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th May
  
Please note I will only reply to the successful candidate.

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