Accommodation Officer

Accommodation Officer (12 Month FTC) £29,605 – £31,396 pro rata OXFORD

Our client is seeking an experienced Accommodation Officer to become part of their welcoming and supportive team for a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.

They are looking for a highly organized administrator with a background in accommodation—experience within an education environment is particularly desirable.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make an immediate impact, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Accommodation Officer (FTC) Responsibilities

In this pivotal role you will oversee all aspects of the organisations’ accommodation portfolio, as well as:

• Assisting with events administration
• Completing financial administration tasks
• Communicating with people at all levels
• Attending committee meetings
• Assisting with internal and external requests and queries
• Conducting an annual audit

Accommodation Officer (FTC) Rewards

In addition to a competitive salary the Accommodation Officer will receive ongoing learning and development opportunities, season ticket loan, car parking onsite, tax free bicycle purchase scheme, free use of gym and squash courts, library and music building, salary sacrifice childcare scheme and generous pension scheme.

The Company

Our client is an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly college with a community and family vibe.

Accommodation Officer Experience Essentials

To be successful in this role it is desirable that you have worked within a higher education setting with an existing understanding of how they operate however, candidates who are degree qualified and possess strong administration skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate with an array of people from students to fellows will also be considered. It is essential that you have experience with student accommodation issues and would be a bonus if you have knowledge around tenancy agreements. As well as having excellent IT skills you must be flexible, and happy working as part of a team or independently. Your attention to detail and accuracy must be second to none and you must be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The successful applicant will be able to juggle conflicting priorities with ease.

Location

This role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis for 12 months, and is located onsite at the college in Oxford, although there can be flexibility around home working from time to time.

35 hours per week with core hours of 9am – 5pm.

Please ensure you live within easy commuting distance of Oxford.

The train station is a 20-minute walk from the college, and it is a 10-minute walk from Oxford city centre. There is currently car parking available.

Action

Please send your application to Molly - molly@allen-associates.co.uk