IT & Epos Assistant

The Students' Union at UWE are looking for an individual with excellent IT skills to join the Finance Team as an IT & EPoS Assistant on a Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week), Permanent basis! 

This position will assist in the day to day operation, service, maintenance and development of IT, AV and EPoS Systems within all areas of The Students’ Union at UWE. 

If you feel that this could be an ideal position for you, apply now! 

Duties:

• To assist in the day to day operation, service, maintenance and development of IT, AV and EPoS Systems within all areas of The Students’ Union at UWE.
• To carry out specified IT duties and assist the IT Manager within the IT Team.
• To assist in the implementation of Hardware and Software changes within the Students Union.
• To provide a consistent, high quality IT service level to all departments.
• To work with external business contacts and suppliers to maintain the relevant IT and EPoS systems.
• To assist any member of staff with any IT related queries and issues that may arise.
• To plan and assist with rolling stock takes and full stock takes across all of Trading Services with the commercial manager ensuring all stock is accounted for and adhering to stock loss objectives.
• Assist the Finance department with documenting and analysing invoices and purchase orders for commercial areas, and achieve valid organizational goals.
• To work with suppliers on tracking stock from time of order to sales floor and support the Finance Manager with developing business processes within stock handling and delivering the relevant training.
• To occasionally collate and analyse information and trade analysis reports (written, oral or otherwise) regarding stock levels, deliveries or any other information as requested by the IT Manager, Finance Manager or Commercial Managers/Director.
• To apply VAT knowledge to categorise products correctly ensuring accurate record for the company’s commercial VAT return.
• To maintain the work area to the required standard.
• To provide regular service level reports to the IT manager.
• To assist the Finance team with any investigations related to the Students’ Union website or EPoS Systems.
• To assist with security and prevention of theft from all trading areas.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• A level or equivalent level of education 
• Experience in resolving system problems
• Experience of installation, maintenance and advancement of IT systems
• Experience of EPoS Management Systems
• Demonstrable working knowledge of IT systems
• Ability to deliver workload against set targets
• Excellent IT skills
• Problem solving
• High levels of self-motivation, enthusiasm and commitment
• Attention to detail
• High level of numeracy

View full description and person specification here.

Additional Information: 

Rate of Pay: £24,242 (Annual salary based on full time 37 hours per week, this will be pro rata as this vacancy is part time, specific salary details can be provided during interview).

Grade: 2.1

Hours per Week: 20 hours per week - There may be potential for extra hours during summer project time, can be discussed during interview.

Duration: Permanent 

Holiday: 27 Days + Closure Days & Bank Holidays (Based on Full Time 37 hours per week, holiday will be calculated pro rata in line with part time hours)

Location: Based at Frenchay Campus. The postholder may be required to work at, or from any of the Union’s establishments. 

How to Apply:

Here at The Students’ Union we want our workforce to reflect the makeup of the community we serve.

Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.

To apply for this role, please download and complete an Application form and Equal Opportunities form. Once complete return to surecruit@uwe.ac.uk 

Application Deadline: Midnight Sunday 30th November 2025 

Interview Date: Interviews will take place between 9th-11th December 2025, exact date TBC 

Please note, all interviews will be conducted in-person at The Students' Union at UWE.

Start Date: *Immediate Start Date Available (In line with notice period of successful candidate)