Freshers JD Person Spec Revised Sept 2 2011

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LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION

The Students Union is urgently recruiting London South Bank students/recentgraduates to work as a team to support the provision of Freshers activitiesincluding promotion/marketing, sales and working in the Unions Venue/Bar;

with the potential to be employed on an ongoing basis during the AcademicYear.

There are also opportunities for Team leader positions who will undertake thesame roles and responsibilities as described below but will also includeresponsibility for oversight of a team and the work being undertaken.

Employment will be throughout the University Campus and in particular in theStudents Unions Venue/Bar if appointed as a Bars Assistant.

The range of duties covered is described below.

If you wish to apply, please request an application form by [email protected], phoning 020 7815 6060 or by visiting the Union inperson - the Reception is on the 1st floor of the Union building which is onThomas Doyle Street, London SE1 6OG.

Please complete the application giving full information on your background,qualifications and suitability for the role. You may also wish to look at theUnions web sitewww.londonsouthbanksu.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Freshers/Bar/Promotions/Marketing AssistantPeriod: Fixed Term with the potential for employment during the

Academic Year 2011/12Hours: Zero Hours basis (work not guaranteed) and Flexible Hours as

agreed on a shift/rota basis. Daytime and evening work will bescheduled including Saturdays and Sundays.

Pay Rate: 6.00 p/h (pay rate under review)

Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will provide support to the Students Union in particular throughoutthe Freshers period and beyond (as and when required) by undertaking a range ofduties and responsibilities. These will be dependent on experience and the nature ofwork offered Promotions/Marketing, Freshers Fair activities or working in theUnions Venue/Bar. Training will be provided.

The duties listed provide a general indication of those to be undertaken:

Postering and/or flyering around campus including Halls of Residence asdirected.

Promoting the Union and its Services especially Freshers Fortnight and theorganised entertainments, including assisting with ticket selling andreconciliation of cash and sales as required.

Entering student data onto the SU database as required. Providing assistance at the Unions Freshers Fair stand, including the issue of

NUS Extra cards, promotion of SU activities and Freshers Fortnight.

Filling and dispensing Freshers bags for issue at Freshers Fair.
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Directing Students around the campus and to Freshers activities/the Fair asrequired.

Cleaning, lifting and moving Freshers materials as required.

Representing the Students Union and its services/facilities to new andreturning students.

Working in the Unions Venue/Bar as a Bars Ass istant see next page forrole and responsibilities.

To undertake associated duties and responsibilities as reasonably requested

by the Manager/Supervisor.

Venue/Bar Assistant1 Serve Customers with a high standard of customer care and ensure

minimum wastage when serving drinks.2 Handle cash and ensures all transactions are recorded via the EPOS

terminal/till.3 Move stock as directed and ensures displays are filled in accordance with

stocking policy.4 Understand and work within licensing regulations.5 Work safely at all times and report any potential hazards, faults or

problems to the senior member of Venue and bar staff on duty/General

Manager.6 Assist in clearing/cleaning the bar areas before, during and after service.7 Collect and wash glasses.8 Ensure tables and furniture are clean/tidy and all rubbish is disposed of

from the bar areas (including outside tables) to external recycling/rubbishskips.

9 Maintain a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities to beundertaken.

10 Undertake associated duties and responsibilities as directed by the seniormember of on duty Venue and bar staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential Desirable

Qualifications: GCSE Maths Grade C orabove

Skills Computer literate includingMicrosoft Access

Cash handling

High attention to Detail andaccuracy of work

Ability to follow instructions

Strong presentation skills

Strong Customer Care skills

and clear speech Good communication skills

Experience /Knowledge

Knowledge of HigherEducation / LSBU StudentIssues

Sales, Marketing andPromotions

Bar/Venue work

Knowledge of LondonSouth Bank Universityand its campus

Previous involvementin SU democraticprocesses, knowledgeof SU activities and

functions Manual handling and

general health andsafety when workingwith others


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Personal Qualities Use of initiative

Motivated self-starter

Ability to work as part of a

team and independently Calm under pressure and

flexible attitude to work

Reliable and enthusiastic

Honesty and integrity

Ability to work without closesupervision

Self confidence

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Freshers JD Person Spec Revised Sept 2 2011