Job reference: PSX-030832
Salary: UMC Spine Point 2 - £26,749 per annum
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Hospitality and Events
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 11/03/2026
Contract Duration: Permanent starting as soon as possible
School/Directorate: Directorate of Estates and Facilities

Job Description

About this Role

HospitalityOnCampus is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its Hospitality team as Hospitality Services Delivery Assistant.

Undertaking the delivery of hospitality and event services across the university campus, via the use of the department’s vehicle fleet, and under the guidance of the Hospitality Delivery Supervisor, Operations Manager and other colleagues, the successful role holder will ensure bookings and event support materials are delivered to the relevant operational areas across campus, in an efficient, safe and hygienic manner, as well as ensuring that the agreed timescales and standards for delivery are met.

The post holder will participate in the planning and coordination of daily hospitality deliveries across campus, utilising the campus booking system to prioritise and plan the delivery of bookings & events with the delivery team, whilst also liaising with the central production kitchen team and hospitality management colleagues across campus.

The post holder will have a good basic knowledge of Health and Safety working practices and be able to demonstrate an awareness of good customer care/hospitality services. Good verbal communication skills, basic numerical ability and a naturally positive attitude towards a busy/pressurised environment are essential to this role.

Possession of a valid, current driving license is mandatory for this role. The ability to drive class C1 vehicles (Luton Vans) is also preferred (though not essential).

This role is a great opportunity to work with a great team in a varied and exciting role.

This is a full-time vacancy working as required with the business potentially operating Monday to Sunday (7 days a week), with both daytime, weekend and evening to support the business.

University Catering

Catering at the University encompasses a broad and diverse range of business areas – including retail outlets, catered halls, student bars, conferencing, events and hospitality.

There are many benefits to working at the University.

  • 34 days holiday, including Christmas and New Year
  • Generous pension scheme with generous employer contribution
  • A strong commitment to personal and career development, as well as well-being and mental health.
  • Annual salary review

To find out more about staff benefits, and working within catering at the University, visit our catering staff website – www.umc-limited.co.uk

HospitalityOnCampus

HospitalityOnCampus is responsible for the provision of all hospitality, events and dining services across the university campus, including within some key, iconic venues and facilities such as Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery.

With such a varied range of business across the week, the department is always a buzz of activity – no two days are ever the same. The business operates 7-days a week, accommodating events and hospitality both daytime and evenings across the week, including weekends.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Adam Woof (Operations Manager)

Tel: 0161 275 7715 or Email: adam.woof@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.


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