Assistant Manager - Manchester - Uhaus North Hours Per Week : 45 Hours per week Working Patterns : Our Management Team work collaboratively throughout the full working week Monday – Sunday. Shifts can start as early as 6am and finish as late as 9pm with an expectation of doing 2 late finishes per week. Days and hours will rotate weekly subject to demands and team availability, including 1 in 5 full weekends. Vita Uhaus are redesigning how our residents live in the city. Spaces are created to transform work/life balance and our services take care of the finer details, so residents enjoy more of each day effortlessly. We’re seeking a dynamic and organised Assistant Manager to support with the day-to-day operations of our residential property and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all. Our Assistant Managers This is a critical and highly visible role within Vita Uhaus with a responsibility to ensure our buildings, services and amenities run smoothly meeting our premium and luxury brand standards. Supporting our General Manager in leading a team of around 15 colleagues, our Assistant Managers deliver exceptional customer service, strong leadership, whilst streamlining best practice for optimal service and delivery. Leadership – Collaborate with the General Manager to motivate the team effectively, providing clear communication and positive work environment with a focus on a high level of empathy and understanding to achieve optimal results Tenant Management – Handle resident enquiries, addressing complaints, resolving disputes, and maintaining positive relationships with tenants and guests. Maintenance Oversight - Coordinate repairs and maintenance requests with maintenance operatives and contractors. Inspect property for issues ensuring timely completion of works. Health & Safety/Compliance - Enforce building rules and regulations, ensuring adherence to laws and safety standards. Emergency Response – A primary of contact for emergencies, coordinating necessary actions during critical situations Marketing & Event Management - Assist with marketing vacant studios, showcasing properties to potential tenants, and managing the leasing process. Organise events and initiatives to foster a positive community atmosphere Who We’re Looking For Vita Uhaus delivers a luxury, all-encompassing residential experience. Our aim is to guarantee the best customer service to all residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Assistant Managers play a critical role ensuring seamless operations and effective leadership. We are looking for: Mandatory Criteria An experienced and accomplished leader with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, lead and develop teams effectively. A hands-on attitude, combined with strong communication and people management skills. Strong leadership and operational management skills Must have at least 5 years’ experience in building or multi-site management A luxury brand ambassador with experience delivering a premium / luxury brand service or product A strategic thinker Flexibility: An ability and enthusiasm for working in a varied job with rotating shift patterns, days and hours. Shifts can start as early as 7am and finish as late as 9pm with an expectation of doing 2 late finishes per week and 1 weekend in 5. We’re looking for vibrant and enthusiastic people to join our wonderful team here at Vita Uhaus. We only recruit the best of the best who pride themselves on making our resident’s experience premium & luxurious. Why work for us……. Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits: Holidays – 22 days paid holiday, rising each year up to 25 days (pro rata) Bank Holidays – 8 paid holidays (England & Wales Bank Holidays) (pro rata) Your Birthday – We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them. Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone! Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future. Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together. Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc. Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes. 24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing. Important Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.