Residence Manager
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Residence & Building Operations Take ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the residence, including:
• Front office and reception services • Resident administration and communication • Building presentation • Cleaning and housekeeping standards • Security service delivery • Access control • Common-area management • Operational inspections • Inventory management • Operational risk management • Compliance with company operational standards You will ensure the residence remains professionally managed and consistently delivers high operational standards.
Student Experience & Resident Engagement Create an exceptional student living experience by:
- Building a vibrant and inclusive residence community
- Planning and delivering student engagement activities
- Coordinating social, educational and wellbeing programmes
- Supporting first-year student integration
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Encouraging resident participation
- Managing Student Assistants / Residence Ambassadors
- Supporting student wellbeing through appropriate referrals
- Managing resident complaints professionally
- Building positive relationships with students and parents
- Driving resident satisfaction and retention
Team Leadership & People Management Lead and develop the operational team through:
• Daily operational management • Setting performance objectives • Conducting team meetings • Coaching and mentoring • Performance management • Identifying training requirements • Supporting recruitment and onboarding • Promoting teamwork and accountability The objective is to create a positive, professional and service-driven workplace culture .
Student Intake & Operational Readiness Lead annual student intake and turnover preparations by ensuring:
- Rooms are prepared for occupation
- Cleaning standards are achieved
- Furniture and equipment are inspected
- Welcome packs are prepared
- Staff are fully trained
- Building inspections are completed
- Deficiencies are identified and resolved before occupation
- Student arrivals are efficiently managed
Customer Service Excellence Maintain exceptional service standards by:
- Responding promptly to resident enquiries
- Resolving complaints effectively
- Monitoring service levels
- Maintaining regular communication with residents
- Conducting resident satisfaction surveys
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