Assistant Accommodation Manager - Coventry

PMR is pleased to be working with a leading national provider of purpose built student accommodation for the recruitment of an Assistant Accommodation Manager for their large scheme in Coventry. As an Assistant Accommodation Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the best possible customer experience for customers and students while increasing satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Accommodation Manager in the day-to-day management and maintenance of the buildings including en-suite study-bedrooms
• Ensure maximum occupancy of the residence and implement effective and efficient management policies, practices and procedures to ensure the residents receive a high-quality service
• Ensure that all performance targets and improvement plan for the site are achieved with a focus on continuous improvement & value for money
• Ensure the building is managed and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist in producing all reports relevant for the management of the site to include lettings, rent collection, maintenance and incident reporting
• Provide assistance out of hours as required

To assist in the management of the student letting cycle

• Undertake accompanied property viewings
• Contribute to achieving all monthly lettings targets to ensure the site is 100% let year on year
• Liaise with Head Office with regard to the issue and return of tenancy agreements
• Collect rents and chase arrears in accordance with company policy & procedures
• Assist in planning the availability and viewing of all rooms to let
• Maximize non-core income e.g., promoting extensions, summer schools, and vending

To provide the best possible service to all customers including students, staff and visitors

• Manage all student complaints in a professional and confidential manner
• Have regard for Student Welfare and liaise with the appropriate welfare professionals as required
• Maintain a focus on delivering services within agreed budgetary & resource parameters
• Host periodic student events to enhance student satisfaction

Hours of Work:

• 8am - 5pm / 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday
• 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis - time will be given back in lieu

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Smartly presented with first class customer service skills
• First class written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• A proven commercial experience of working within the student/university halls accommodation, build to rent or hospitality sector
• You should be passionate about ensuring our residents receive only the highest quality service and have the communication skills to encourage this in others
• You will be innovative in your approach and be able to implement initiatives to improve performance and ensure excellent customer service
• To be dynamic and 100% customer service & service delivery focused
• Experience in a sales environment and the ability to negotiate sales face to face, via phone or via email
• To be self-motivated, well organised and excel under pressure
• Experience in building relationships and meeting KPI's
• Experience of supervising/supporting other team members