Accommodation Operations Officer
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,804.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Pontypridd |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R5738 |
Summary
The University of South Wales is a vibrant University with around 1200 rooms nestled in the beautiful Welsh hills. The post holder will join the Estates and Facilities department and play an important role within the Accommodation team. The accommodation team is responsible for ensuring the students that reside in our halls have an optimal experience, with well maintained facilities, and good links into the wider services of the University.
The role will be based predominantly in Pontypridd.
We are seeking an accommodation operations supervisor to join the accommodation services team.
This is a full-time permanent post.
The halls of residence are operational 365 days per year and therefore the post holder may be required to work some weekend hours on a few occasions such as over, arrivals weekend and over the A Level clearing period or to help out in a period of high/unexpected sickness and absence.
All posts are employed on 5 days out of 7 basis. Whilst weekend work may be occasional it potentially forms part of the role so will be on a rota when applicable. If a weekend/Saturday or Sunday is worked, days off in the week will be arranged.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Kirsty.christopherson@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
The role will be based predominantly in Pontypridd.
We are seeking an accommodation operations supervisor to join the accommodation services team.
This is a full-time permanent post.
The halls of residence are operational 365 days per year and therefore the post holder may be required to work some weekend hours on a few occasions such as over, arrivals weekend and over the A Level clearing period or to help out in a period of high/unexpected sickness and absence.
All posts are employed on 5 days out of 7 basis. Whilst weekend work may be occasional it potentially forms part of the role so will be on a rota when applicable. If a weekend/Saturday or Sunday is worked, days off in the week will be arranged.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Kirsty.christopherson@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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