A great opportunity to become part of the team launching our brand-new student housing in Wembley as Night shift Customer Service Manager. This role provides the perfect platform to leave a lasting impact by helping establish the top student living space in the region. We're seeking a suitable individual with a background in customer service; further training, growth opportunities, and ongoing assistance will be available. The perfect person for this role will Contribute to an exceptional resident experience alongside the Community team and Estates Management team through the provision of a high standard of customer service, security and health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Acts as a role model at all times by demonstrating the core values
Leads overnight shifts.
Provides reception, administration, and exceptional customer service and safety support (including key management and handling lock outs)
Supervises the routines of the onsite security teams including overseeing surveillance and regular patrols, identification and resolution of safety hazards or risks and handling of complaints (including noise and prohibited substance use) where required
Inducts new security team members in the required company policies and procedures.
Ensures all relevant Company policies and procedures are actioned effectively for example; guest procedures and out of hours check-in and check-out
Responds to booking enquiries and undertakes sales conversations with potential new customers or ensures handover enables next day follow up to ensure full occupancy of the community
Supports the smooth running of social events and activities, encouraging engagement and assisting the team in the retention of residents.
Prepares and delivers timely communication between day and night teams ensuring all resident issues are handed over effectively
Provides a decisive and effective response to customer complaints requiring action in a timely manner, assisting in and resolving customer disputes and escalating where necessary and with appropriate support and guidance
Manages common amenity areas ensuring that the property is presented to an exceptional standard by undertaking or delegating minor cleaning around the grounds and inside buildings, including litter picks and spills General administration duties
Minor maintenance issues and the effective reporting of all tenant faults if unable to deal with the fault there and then.
Investigating maintenance problems and finding solutions where possible, to include:
Managing basic lock and key issues e.g. reprogramming and resetting keys o Investigating basic heating and radiator problems o Investigating power supply problems at a basic level
Fixing leaks through isolating water supply This job description is not exhaustive; roles are expected to evolve and change over time as the business grows and develops, within reason of the original remit.
Ensures a safe and secure environment at all times, responding to and attending safety and basic maintenance related calls
Responsible for your own health and safety and that of all colleagues
Reporting in the handover/security handover book all issues encountered during the night
Handles any issues or incidents with the appropriate level of involvement from the emergency services and ensuring that all procedures are followed
Maintains the incident log, ensuring the Community Manager is informed of all incidents, and reporting any trends and repeat behaviours when necessary
Maintains positive community relationships e.g. neighbours, local communities, police community officers, Fire and Rescue Service and local authorities. Maintains an awareness of Health and Safety, Data Protection and compliance, and ensures adherence at all times.
Conducts and logs room and communal area inspections as required
Demonstrates a flexible approach to work and a willingness to undertake all reasonable duties as requested.
Role Scope
The Canvas Wembley Arthur House community accommodates approximately 770
Key Relationships
Community Managers and Community Teams.
Regional Operations Managers
Corporate Support Teams including HR, Finance, Systems, Sales & Marketing, Health & Safety & Capital Projects.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Good level of general education
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety policies preferably with some form of recognized training i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH
Experience & Skills
Essential
Excellent customer service skills and significant experience in a similar accommodation/hospitality/leisure or reservations/membership environment
Self-starter with the ability to self-motivate
A strong team player but capable of working autonomously and taking ownership.
Evidence of organization skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills
Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities
Self and culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience
Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to thriving in a changing environment.
Enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional experience to stakeholders and continuously improve knowledge of self and others.
What We Offer
We include a range of benefits for our corporate team members, including competitive pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. Please reach out if you are keen to know more.
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystars pan European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Spain.
One of Greystars core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience.
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