This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. 

This is an exciting position at an international University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students and staff within a Higher Education setting. 

The role is strongly customer focused and you must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.

Together with a team of security staff, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus, including student accommodation and other University Buildings.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to our students. You’ll be someone who:

• Communicates clearly and genuinely with students and colleagues
• Provides understanding, support, and outstanding customer service, especially in a pastoral care role
• Is confident using computers and can write clear, accurate reports
• Can plan and prioritise when things get busy or conflicting demands arise
• Holds a valid UK driving licence for manual vehicles
• Stays calm and effective when dealing with challenging situations
• Enjoys working as part of a team to solve problems together

Full details, including shift patterns, are in the job description below.

Further information

The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site.

The basic working week is of 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a rotating shift basis cover 24/7 365 days of the year and attracts 15% shift allowance; at times during staff shortages you will be required to work with other Campus teams and cover different shifts.

The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time and FTC positions.

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, that you select ‘other’ and note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

* Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

 

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (plus 15% shift allowance and 2 hours contractual overtime per week)

Love great food and enjoy delivering exceptional service? Join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant and become a member of a team that makes every customer experience unforgettable!

In this role, you’ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our catering operations and provide outstanding service at all times.

What you'll do :

• Take customer orders and serve food and drinks with a smile
• Operate tills and handle transactions accurately
• Keep food stations stocked and ready for service
• Assist with cleaning, clearing tables, and maintaining catering areas
• Learn barista skills with full coffee machine training provided

This role is primarily Monday to Friday, with early mornings and late evenings included. Occasional weekend shifts will be required during busy University events such as Open Days.

For more information on the department, including benefits see Working in Campus Services

About you

• You will bring a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is highly desirable.
• You’re a strong team player who remains calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure, as peak periods can be extremely busy.
• During quieter times, you’ll take initiative by identifying tasks that keep the operation running smoothly and ensure everything is fully prepared for the next service.

We provide full training and a uniform, opportunities for development and career progression, and a supportive team environment where your contribution matters. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and want to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

Further information

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, 36.5 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Bowker, Hospitality Operations Manager, on jpb55@bath.ac.uk, or Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, on jh3809@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

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 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.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £23,061

We currently have the following vacancies:

Morning Cleaner (G2)
25 hours per week (4am–9am, Wednesday to Friday, and 6am-11am on Saturday & Sunday)

Weekend Cleaner (G2)
10 hours per week (6am–11am, Saturday & Sunday)

Cleaning Supervisor (G3)
25 hours per week (4am–9am, Monday to Friday)
Working alongside a team of cleaners, organise the team in order of areas and priority, and provide induction training and on-going training

About the role

You must be committed to the role and be willing to work individually and as part of a team, carrying out a variety of different cleaning roles and, where necessary, be prepared to undertake training.

The Sports Training Village is used for a number of sport events during the week and on weekends and we are looking for staff to be flexible and available to work additional hours if required (for which you will be paid accordingly).  

• Through good attention to detail ensure all areas are cleaned to the highest standards including Changing Rooms, Toilets, Office Spaces, Corridors, Sports Hall, Stairs and general customer areas.
• Maintaining Health and Safety standards using COSHH in line with the recommended instructions.
• Refilling all Soaps/Antibacterial liquids/Cleaning agents, Paper Towels and Toilet Rolls.

Further information

These are permanent roles, so you’ll also benefit from:

• Up to 25 days leave per year, plus eight bank holidays and five extra organisation wide discretionary days off during the year (pro rata).
• Generous employer pension contributions
• An employee recognition scheme
• A Team Bath uniform
• Employee discount scheme
• Full training and personal and professional development
• Onsite NHS dentist and medical centre

As you will be required to clean alongside the 50m Olympic‑size swimming pool, you should feel comfortable working poolside before the lifeguards come on shift.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tina Powell (tap54@bath.ac.uk) or Sophie Hamer (adsseah@bath.ac.uk), however, please submit your application via the University website along with a copy of your CV.

About us

(STV) is a Multi-Sport Training Environment with Fitness, Coaching, Physio, and Sports Science facilities all under 1 roof, the STV has indoor and outdoor facilities to accommodate more than 50 sports. Providing the best and most suitable environment for people to excel is our goal.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and . #LI-DNP

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £25,529 (£13.45 per hour) G2 Cleaner or £25,912 (£13.65 per hour) G3 Supervisor
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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hospitality Team at the University of Bath as the Head Chef of our West Central Production Unit (CPU). We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head Chef with exceptional staff management skills, strong menu development experience, and a proven track record of maintaining excellent food safety and due-diligence standards.

The CPU is the central hub for our back-of-house production, supplying freshly made food to several busy outlets across campus, including Fountain Canteen, 4 West Café, Claverton Rooms, Food Direct, and the rapidly growing Nourish @ Parade. This high-volume kitchen is supported by a dedicated brigade of Sous Chef, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and General Porters.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse kitchen team, fostering a positive, professional, and high-performing culture.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of varied, innovative, and cost-effective menus tailored to multiple outlets and service styles.
• Ensure exemplary food safety, due diligence, and HACCP compliance, including monitoring, recording, and upholding all statutory standards.
• Manage production planning, stock control, allergen processes, and operational efficiency across the CPU.
• Play a key role in supporting large-scale events and high-demand periods throughout the academic year.

About you 

This is an ideal role for a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and takes pride in delivering high standards through strong leadership and meticulous organisation.

If you are passionate about leading teams, shaping menus, and maintaining rigorous operational standards, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Patricia Echegaray on adspie@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus. 

This is an exciting position at an international University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students and staff within a Higher Education setting.

The role is strongly customer focused and you must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.

Together with a team of security staff, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus, including student accommodation and other University Buildings.

About you

You are required:

• to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a diverse international community, providing understanding, support and outstanding customer service.
• to have computer skills and be able to use various software packages, including custom software specific to the University and general software. Training will be provided when needed.

To perform in this role you must also:

• hold a full UK driving licence for motor cars
• be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained
• hold a Security Industry Authority licence

*Please note: If applicants do not currently hold the FAAW qualification or an SIA licence, we will provide the necessary training. We would still encourage anyone interested to apply.

Further information

The position includes responsibility for the primary University campus along with the off-site buildings of the City campus.

The basic working week is of 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a rotating shift basis cover 24/7 365 days of the year and attracts 15% shift allowance; at times during staff shortages you will be required to work with other Campus teams and cover different shifts.

The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.

Details regarding the shift and rota can be found in the second document labelled ‘ROTA'.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

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 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 at the time of application.

• Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £32,908 to £37,431 (Inclusive of a 15% rotational shift allowance and 2 hours of contracted overtime per week)

We are seeking a proactive, people-focused Assistant Security Operations Manager to support the leadership of a 24/7 security operation protecting students, staff, visitors, and the wider University estate.

Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will help lead operational teams to deliver a responsive, high-quality, and customer-focused security service.

This is a permanent, full-time role (36.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days), with participation in an on-call rota approximately one week in three. An additional allowance is payable for on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise security teams and shift supervisors in delivering 24/7 operations
• Manage daily operations including staffing, resource deployment, and rota coordination
• Act as initial ground commander during emergencies and critical incidents, including escalation and liaison with emergency services
• Oversee incident management systems, ensuring accurate reporting, investigations, and evidence handling (CCTV and statements)
• Support safeguarding, welfare incidents, and major university events (e.g. Open Days, Graduations, protests)
• Ensure compliance with University policies and statutory requirements, and support staff performance, training, and development
• Act as deputy for the Security Operations Manager when required

Special Conditions

• Occasional out-of-hours work due to incidents or major events
• On-call duties approximately one week in three, with additional payment
• Overtime for critical incidents or planned events compensated via TOIL

About You

You will:

• Have experience in security operations with supervisory responsibility
• Be confident managing incidents in high-pressure environments
• Be calm, decisive, and able to take control in emergencies
• Have experience managing staff performance and operational issues
• Be strong in communication, report writing, and incident documentation
• Understand investigations, evidence handling, and basic legal principles
• Be organised with strong planning and resource management skills
• Build effective working relationships with staff and partners
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an SIA Door Supervisor licence
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to work on-call

Further information

The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Porter, Head of Security Services on mjp58@bath.ac.uk. However please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 (plus 4.5 % on call allowance in addition to the basic salary)