Student Accommodation Support Team Member

Pertemps Southampton; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Southampton is recruiting for temporary Student Accommodation Support Team Members to help manage move-in weekend at a busy Portsmouth site. You will assist students, guide visitors, and support the wider team to ensure a friendly, efficient arrival experience.

The role is on-site, with various day shifts, starting on 12th September 2026 for 2 days. Prior customer service experience is desirable but not essential. Potential for further ad hoc shifts in the summer may exist.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable candidate
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work in a busy, front-facing environment

Responsibilities

• Welcoming students as they arrive at the accommodation
• Providing general support to students during the move-in process
• Helping with luggage and guiding visitors to parking areas
• Directing students and visitors around the site to ensure a smooth move-in

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Job description

Student Accommodation Support Team Member - Portsmouth

Start Date: Saturday 12th September 2026

Pay Rate: £13.58 per hour

Working Days: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026

Working Hours: Various day shifts, with the latest finish of 8:00pm

Duration: 12th September 2026 - 13th September 2026 (2 days)

Location: Portsmouth

Role Overview

We’re currently recruiting for temporary, ad hoc Student Accommodation Support Team Members to support a busy student accommodation site in Portsmouth during student move-in weekend.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is reliable, friendly, and enjoys working in a customer-facing environment. You’ll be providing general support to students as they arrive, helping with luggage, directing visitors, and helping ensure the move-in process runs smoothly.

There is also potential for further ad hoc shifts throughout the summer for successful candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming students as they arrive at the accommodation.
• Providing general support to students throughout the move-in process.
• Helping students with their luggage when moving into halls.
• Assisting with pushing luggage trolleys around the site.
• Helping students use lifts and stairs safely when moving their belongings.
• Directing students and visitors to appropriate parking areas.
• Providing directions and general assistance around the accommodation.
• Helping to ensure students have a positive and welcoming arrival experience.
• Following site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting the wider team with general duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Friendly, approachable, and confident when dealing with students and visitors.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Physically able to assist with moving luggage and pushing luggage trolleys.
• Comfortable working on your feet and using lifts and stairs throughout the shift.
• Good communication skills and a helpful attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous customer service, hospitality, facilities, or similar experience is desirable but not essential.

Pay

This role is paid weekly, meaning you will receive your payment the following week.