Job Description
The Role
The Accommodation (Property) team are responsible for the operational management of the University’s residential estate, ensuring that all accommodation is safe, compliant, well-maintained, and delivers an excellent living environment for students and visitors. The team are central to ensuring the university meets statutory and regulatory obligations in line with the UUK Accommodation Code of Practice, and support the University’s objectives for student satisfaction, reputation, and income generation.
The Assistant Accommodation Manager (Property)will report to and support the Senior Accommodation Manager (Property) in the oversight of a range of property related services provided by internal and external stakeholders. This includes lifecycle planning, planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and refurbishment activity, working to ensure the residential portfolio remains fit for purpose, resilient, and sustainable.
The Assistant Accommodation Manager (Property) will work closely with colleagues from Estates, Facilities Management, Student Services, Accommodation & Conference Offices, and other internal and external partners, ensuring that services provided to residents living within university owned and managed accommodation are delivered efficiently, consistently, and to a high professional standard in order to maximise the customer experience and meet a range of compliance obligations
This role of the Accommodation (Property) team is critical to maintaining and enhancing the University’s reputation for high-quality accommodation and plays a significant part in supporting student recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and the overall residential experience.