Details
1113172
University of Leicester
01/07/2026
1 - 2 Weeks
Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th July 2026
Smart Casual
Pay
£12.71
£1.53
Description
Role
Please note that we can only accept applications from current University of Leicester students
To support the University of Leicester ERD Events Team deliver the regular Graduation events taking place between Tuesday 14th July and Friday 17th July 2026.
Hours and Days
- Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th July, 8am-5pm
- Thursday 16th & Friday 17th July, 8am-4pm
Duties and responsibilities
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests and visitors to the University
- Assisting University members of staff in the running of events
- Engaging with guests during graduations, making sure people feel welcome
- Taking part in videos and photo shoots to promote the University
- A positive attitude towards events that are put on through the University, happy to speak to current students and get them involved in events
Skills and experience
Essential
- Currently studying a course at the University of Leicester
- Excellent customer service skills (experience of or an understanding of what excellent customer service is)
- Excellent Communications skills (both verbal and written) - the 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 work on own and use own initiative where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in a customer facing role
Location
Central Campus
Benefits
Pay rate: National Living Wage
Additional information
How to apply
Please ensure you apply with a tailored CV and Cover Letter indicating why you consider yourself suitable for the role. This role is to work Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th July. If there are any of these days where you cannot work, please also indicate this on your Cover Letter.
Closing date or applications
Sunday 7th June 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.
Departmental contact for queries
Please contact Lucy & George in the Events team on: events@leicester.ac.uk
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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