Residence Manager

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Key Responsibilities

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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