Assistant Accommodation Officer - Private Sector Housing

University of Chichester; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accommodation Officer for their Bognor Regis Campus. The role focuses on delivering first-class housing services to students and landlords, requiring strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of residential letting obligations. Candidates should have a good education, communication skills, and flexibility to support university events. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension scheme

Paid closure over Christmas

On-site gym

Cycle purchase salary sacrifice

Bus travel between campuses

24/7 Employee Assistance programme

Professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory obligations in residential letting, ideally within education.
• Ability to build relationships and work well with students.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a private sector housing service.
• Provide guidance to students and landlords.
• Liaise with stakeholders to develop accommodation provision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

High standard of literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Good general education

First Aid at Work qualification (or commitment to obtain)

Job description

Department: Estate and Facilities Management Full time: 37 hours per week (1.0fte)

About this role

We are currently seeking an Assistant Accommodation Officer to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Bognor Regis Campus. The key focus of this role is to assist in the delivery of a first‑class private sector housing service at the University. This will include delivering comprehensive, accurate and unbiased guidance and advice to University students and landlords, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to the service, and assisting with the creation and implementation of initiatives to develop and increase private sector accommodation provision at the University.

About you

You will have a good general education with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious with a strong student focus and have the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to support Open Days.

You will demonstrate a knowledge of statutory obligations in residential letting, ideally within an education environment and will have a First Aid at Work qualification or commitment to obtain such within probationary period.

About the team

You’ll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused community and will work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

Benefits

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on‑site gym at our Chichester campus; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; bus travel (currently free to staff members) between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Andrew Dennis, Accommodation Manager, [e-mail].

• Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

This position requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

To apply please visit our website and complete our online application form.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK. If you require any support with completing your application please contact the recruitment team, [e-mail].

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.