General Assistant

7 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

Job Details

Section

Residential Services

Location:

Halls - Wessex Lane

Salary

£24,215 to £24,685 Per annum

Full Time Permanent

Closing Date:

Monday 03 November 2025

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

3188525FB-R

We are recruiting a permanent full time General Assistant in our Residences department, within the Facilities team.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our portfolio of over 6,000 rooms improve our halls offering to enhance the student experience. You will be part of a team who support the smooth running of our Halls of Residence providing an excellent customer service to our students and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be working primarily in our Wessex Lane Hub, including Wessex Lane and City Gateway Halls of Residence, but may include work at other Residential sites, and our main campus as required.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

  • The movement of furniture/equipment across the sites, storage and monitoring of stock
  • Carrying out routine and scheduled safety inspections including Room Inspections and legionella flushing
  • Assisting with post/parcel duties, and responding to lock outs and fire alarms as required
  • Responding to fire alarms across site and report and escalate as appropriate

Working as part of a small team providing services to students living in Halls of Residences, you will need to be reliable, flexible and enthusiastic, with a strong customer focus.

Basic PC skills, including the use of email will be required. A full driving licence is required for this post.

The position offers a 36 hour/week contract working a rotating 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm shift pattern to meet business needs. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend and evening working particularly during our peak weekends in July and September.

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.

To find out more about our Residential Services Team please have a look at our website at

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on or quoting the job number.

  • General Assistant

    4 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom YMCA Dulverton Group Full time £22,000 - £30,000 per year

    Title: General Assistant - Great Western HotelHours: 37.5 per week (includes evening and weekends)Contract: PermanentSalary: £22,721.25 per annum (payable monthly)We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.Benefits1 night free stay at one of the...

  • General Site Assistant

    3 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd Full time £14,000 - £22,000 per year

    General Site Assistant - Southampton DocksContract:Fixed-term (4-5 months)Start Date:Mid-December 2025Hours:Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm (plus extra weekend overtime available and longer days when we are busy)Location:Southampton DocksJoin Our Team for the Busy SeasonWe're looking for ahands-on, proactive General Site Assistantto support...

  • Assistant General Manager

    3 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Flat Fee Recruiter Full time £33,085 per year

    Join an adrenaline-fuelled, fast-growing leisure brand where no two days are ever the sameAssistant General Manager - Ninja Warrior Adventure Park SouthamptonSouthampton, SO19 8NEFull time, permanent (45 hours/week, on-site)£33,085 per annumPlease Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UKStep into an action-packed leadership role at Ninja...

  • General Operative/ Labourer

    1 week ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Joseph Gallagher Limited Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year

    Location: SouthamptonDuration : 6-8 week contractJoseph Gallagher Limited, a leading construction company, is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as General Labourers. As a General Labour you will play a crucial role in supporting various construction projects and ensuring their successful completion. If you possess a CSCS card...

  • General Operative/ Labourer

    1 week ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Joseph Gallagher Limited Full time £20,000 - £35,000 per year

    Location: SouthamptonDuration : 6-8 week contractJoseph Gallagher Limited, a leading construction company, is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as General Labourers. As a General Labour you will play a crucial role in supporting various construction projects and ensuring their successful completion. If you possess a CSCS card and...

  • Deputy General Manager

    5 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom WSH Group Full time £19,000 - £38,000 per year

    Company Description Job Title: Deputy General ManagerLocation: King Edward VI School Contract Type: 52 weeks - Additional hours will be worked during term time and taken as lieu out of term.Salary: £38,000 per annumWhy Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for...

  • Deputy General Manager

    6 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

    Job Title:Deputy General ManagerLocation:King Edward VI SchoolContract Type:52 weeks- Additional hours will be worked during term time and taken as lieu out of term.Salary:£38,000 per annumWhy Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments24...

  • Deputy General Manager

    5 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom WSH Group Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

    Company Description Job Title: Deputy General ManagerLocation: King Edward VI School Contract Type: 52 weeks - Additional hours will be worked during term time and taken as lieu out of term.Salary: £38,000 per annumWhy Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for...

  • General Showroom Manager in waiting

    1 week ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Wren Kitchens Full time £34,900 - £52,000 per year

    About the role:We are looking for a General Showroom Manager in waiting to become a part of the leading UK Kitchen Retailer. This role offers the chance to not only grasp the fundamentals of our business and the incredibly successful Wren Way but also to become proficient in co-managing one of our dynamic showrooms. Once fully trained and an opportunity...

  • General Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Youth4Youth Ltd Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

    Here at Youth4Youth, we have grown a strong, tight-knit community of individuals who are passionate about making a difference and improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our growing team of volunteers all contribute, significantly, to the impact that we have as a charity on our direct beneficiaries, regardless of the department that they work in...