Details
1104453
University of Leicester
26/04/2026
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Uniform Provided
Pay
£12.71
£1.53
Description
Role
To support our undergraduate open day on Saturday 4 July; with the opportunity to also work on our open days on Saturday 12 September, Saturday 3 October, and Saturday 7 November.
Duties and responsibilities
Creating a warm, welcoming environment by being friendly and approachable, offering campus and accommodation tours, giving directions, and positively promoting the University of Leicester to prospective undergraduate students and their families.
Skills and experience
- Currently studying at the University of Leicester, either as an undergraduate (including those who have just completed their final year and due to graduate summer 2026), or current postgraduate student.
- A positive attitude towards the University of Leicester, our facilities and courses
- Friendly and approachable
- Excellent Customer service skills (experience of or an understanding of what excellent customer service is)
- Ability to communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Organised and able to multi task
- Excellent time management skills (reliable and punctual)
- Ability to engage with young people (face to face and via virtual platforms)
- Ability to work on own and use own initiative where appropriate
- Knowledge of the University of Leicester, including its campus
Location
University of Leicester main campus
Additional information
How to apply Please ensure you apply with a tailored covering letter and CV indicating why you consider yourself suitable for the role including the following information;
Please complete application questions:
- University of Leicester Student? (yes/no)
- University Course?
- Which year are you in?
- Do you live local to Leicester?
- Do they have the right to work in the UK?
- Which of the following dates can you work? 4th July, 12th September, 3rd October, 7th November
- Can you attend the Assessment Centre on Wednesday 13th May if selected? (yes/no)
Closing date for applications Tuesday 5th May at 23:59pm*
*Due to the volume of applications we receive, any indicated closing date is subject to change at the hiring managers discretion. Please ensure if you are interested in a position, you apply at the earliest available opportunity.
Anticipated interview date Invite to the Assessment Centre on Wednesday 13th May (in person, timings tbc)
Departmental contact for queries Lucy Wade recruitmentevents@le.ac.uk
Dress code
T-shirt will be provided. Bottom half - casual (no ripped jeans or joggers please).
Please note: We are able to reimburse students’ travel expenses if travelling from outside of Leicester (outside of LE1 and LE2 postcodes) for the July and September events only for the purposes of this shift to a maximum of £50 total. More details about the process to claim will be given to candidates after selection.
There will be a 1-hour assessment centre for shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 13th May.
Please note
Please ensure to save a copy of this advert if you apply for this post, as it will no longer appear on the website when closed, and you may require this throughout the application process.
Careers Service Support
If you are looking for further support with your application including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please take a look at the resources here on the UOL Careers & Employability Service webpage. You also have access to CareerSet which provides an instant CV review and guidance on tailoring your application. If you need any more help you can come along to a daily careers drop-in, find us in the Career Hub (David Wilson Library) – no appointment needed!
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