Accommodation Operations Supervisor
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,685 to £26,093 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Please note the annual salary quoted is inclusive of a market supplement to ensure the annual pay rate aligns with our commitment as a voluntary living wage employer. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Bath |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KD13329 |
Summary
Join our friendly and supportive team at University of Bath and receive £1,000 new starter bonus* New Starter Bonus Scheme - Jobs at Bath
About the role
The University of Bath has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Operations Supervisor to join our Accommodation Team.
Full details can be found in the job description linked below. Working hours are 9am–5:20pm, and occasional weekend work, on a rota basis, is required. This role offers a great mix of office-based work along with supervision duties across our campus. During the summer, when students leave, our student accommodation transforms into a commercial business hosting summer schools, conferences, and visitors to Bath who enjoy our rooms and facilities.
Did you know that the University of Bath offers five extra discretionary days off? These include three additional paid days between Christmas and New Year, allowing for a long festive break without using your 23-day annual leave allowance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Day-to-day operational running of a section of university accommodation
Management of staff to ensure an effective and efficient service
Conducting regular one-to-one and team meetings with Domestic Assistants/Cleaners and Porter staff
Completing accommodation checks
Responding to customer feedback via our TopDesk IT system and reporting maintenance issues
Planning and achieving the turnaround of accommodation, for example, preparing rooms for student intake
Stock ordering and management
What Our Staff Enjoy About the Role
Meeting new students and guests
Problem-solving
The variety of the role - a fast-paced commercial business period in summer, balanced with term time, when interacting with and assisting students is a highlight.
Please note that the job title ‘Accommodation Operations Supervisor’ is for advertising purposes only; the actual job title is ‘ResLife Building Coordinator.
About you
You have experience supervising and supporting a team
You take pride in delivering excellent customer service
You are confident, motivated, and able to lead by example
You are flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
You have experience with administrative tasks and stock control
Further information
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
For an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Price, Residence Operations Manager at ap3491@bath.ac.uk or Helen Park, Residence Operations Team Leader, at hp447@bath.ac.uk ; however please ensure that you submit your application through the university.
In addition to the Campus Services New Starter bonus*, this role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you add their name or select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.
Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
About the role
The University of Bath has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Operations Supervisor to join our Accommodation Team.
Full details can be found in the job description linked below. Working hours are 9am–5:20pm, and occasional weekend work, on a rota basis, is required. This role offers a great mix of office-based work along with supervision duties across our campus. During the summer, when students leave, our student accommodation transforms into a commercial business hosting summer schools, conferences, and visitors to Bath who enjoy our rooms and facilities.
Did you know that the University of Bath offers five extra discretionary days off? These include three additional paid days between Christmas and New Year, allowing for a long festive break without using your 23-day annual leave allowance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Day-to-day operational running of a section of university accommodation
Management of staff to ensure an effective and efficient service
Conducting regular one-to-one and team meetings with Domestic Assistants/Cleaners and Porter staff
Completing accommodation checks
Responding to customer feedback via our TopDesk IT system and reporting maintenance issues
Planning and achieving the turnaround of accommodation, for example, preparing rooms for student intake
Stock ordering and management
What Our Staff Enjoy About the Role
Meeting new students and guests
Problem-solving
The variety of the role - a fast-paced commercial business period in summer, balanced with term time, when interacting with and assisting students is a highlight.
Please note that the job title ‘Accommodation Operations Supervisor’ is for advertising purposes only; the actual job title is ‘ResLife Building Coordinator.
About you
You have experience supervising and supporting a team
You take pride in delivering excellent customer service
You are confident, motivated, and able to lead by example
You are flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
You have experience with administrative tasks and stock control
Further information
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
For an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Price, Residence Operations Manager at ap3491@bath.ac.uk or Helen Park, Residence Operations Team Leader, at hp447@bath.ac.uk ; however please ensure that you submit your application through the university.
In addition to the Campus Services New Starter bonus*, this role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you add their name or select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.
Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
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