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Student Open Day Assistant 2026/27 (ID:13701)

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1116210


University of Leicester


08/08/2026


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Pay


£12.71


£1.53

Description

Role
To support our undergraduate open days on Saturday 3 October and Saturday 7 November. 

 
Start date
 
Wednesday 23rd September training (in person, timings and location tbc)
 
30th September - 30 minutes virtual briefing session 
 
Saturday 3rd October – shift, 8.00am – 5.00pm. 
 
Additional shifts:  Saturday 7 November - 8.00am – 5.00pm. Each shift requires attendance at a 30-minute virtual briefing session. 
 
Duration
 
9.5 hours for each open day shift and briefing, plus an estimated 2 hours for training on Campus and Accommodation. 

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 or 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  
* Criteria used to shortlist candidates for assessment centre

Location
University of Leicester central campus, The City Accommodation or The Village Accommodation

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 you have the right to work in the UK?
  • Which of the following dates can you work? 3 October and 7 November
  • Can you attend the Assessment Centre on Tuesday 15th September if selected? (yes/no)

Closing date for applications Thursday 13th August 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 There will be a 1-hour assessment centre for shortlisted candidates on Tuesday 15th September.

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

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

It may be useful to complete My Skills Portfolio   to help you assess and understand the transferable skills you already have which can be applied to your application.If you are looking for further support with your application including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please visit the University of Leicester Careers and Employability Service webpages HERE. We would encourage you to attend an application coaching appointment, and these can be booked via MyCareers, or in person in the Career Hub, David Wilson Library.

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