Student Accommodation Advisor
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: Student Experience
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bath, Somerset
Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
Description
We are currently seeking a Student Accommodation Advisor, who will be working as an integral member of the Student Accommodation team and will be responsible for the planning, preparation, implementation and delivery of the annual cycle of student housing activity.
About the Role
Within the role, you will support the allocation and occupancy of university residences, provide advice and guidance to students, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and assist with accommodation-related administration, finance, marketing, and communications. The role also involves promoting accommodation services at recruitment events, supporting students living in university and private rented accommodation, conducting inspections, and contributing to the continuous development of services while ensuring sustainability and excellent customer service remain at the heart of all activities. In addition, you will provide information, advice and support to students living in University accommodation dealing sensitively and confidentially with queries and disputes.
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent IT and administration skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of the team
- An understanding of how Higher Education works and the context in which services within education operate
- Experience of supporting international students in finding accommodation
- Proactive attitude to work
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
Some out of hours working will be occasionally required, including some evenings and specific weekends during the academic year (for example Open Days, accommodation move in and move out periods).
Opportunities to take annual leave during the certain weeks in August and September will be limited so that service provision is not impacted.
There may be a requirement to work between the University campuses and Accommodation sites.
This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.
Staff Benefits
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
