Postal Assistant (zero hours)

Upp Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

UPP Ltd on campus invites applications for a Post Room Assistant. This is a zero hours fixed term contract (until end May 2027) with an hourly rate of £12.98.

You will provide flexible, efficient, professional post room service for students living in halls of residence. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, distributing mail, maintaining records, notifying residents, assisting with reception, and helping in emergencies out of hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar role preferred.
• Strong communication and administration skills.
• Team-oriented with willingness to be flexible for additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, distribute and manage mail parcels for residents and staff.
• Maintain and update records and registers (manual and computerised).
• Notify residents and staff about mail deliveries.
• Keep working environment tidy and safe at all times.
• Provide prompt information and assistance to residents and staff.
• Assist with reception duties as needed.
• Comply with health and safety requirements; be available for emergencies out of hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Administration

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

This is a zero hours fixed term contract (until end of May 2027) with an hourly rate of £12.98. Our Post Room Assistant is responsible for providing a flexible, efficient and professional post room service for students living in halls of residence.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the secure receipt, sorting, distribution and management of mail parcels for residents and staff
• Maintain and update various records and registers both manual and computerised as required
• Provide appropriate notification of post to residents and staff as required
• Ensure that the working environment is properly maintained and kept tidy at all times
• Provide prompt and effective help, information, and advice for all residents, and staff
• Assist with reception duties as and when requested
• Comply with health and safety, ensure work is performed in a safe manner
• Prepared to be added to an emergency contact list to assist in emergencies out of hours which may include manning a door or fire alarm panel

We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment with great communication and administration skills with excellent attention to detail. Most of all you will have the passion to work as a team to do an excellent job to our students and staff. You will also be flexible to work (with notice) to work additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

We welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners, for the benefit of all. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

Who are UPP? We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

What’s in it for you?

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.