Concierge

Description:

Our client is seeking a concierge whose responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the front desk on a day-to-day basis. The primary goal is to provide excellent customer service to residents, aligning with our client's standards, procedures, and policies while catering the service towards the residents' needs.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To provide courteous, professional, efficient service at all times, as per the Company’s standards. To ensure that guests are offered a service that catered towards their individual needs.

2. To have a comprehensive knowledge and capability to perform all duties and tasks in the assigned place of work.

3. To put in place and monitor effective procedures for the residential management team, including front of house services, supervision of contractors etc. in conjunction with the residential team

4. Direct liaison and communication (ensuring exceptional levels of customer service) with residents, leaseholders and their agents, identifying areas of concern, issuing correspondence and resolving day to day management and maintenance matters.

5. Understanding and navigating the customer portal to ensure information is provided to residents, and that information displayed remains current and relevant.

6. Responsible for carrying out daily Health and Safety and Security checks, (after initial training has been given), to ensure the build is clean and free from Health and Safety hazards.  To include responsibilities for essential keys audit, filing documents, replenish waiver and other forms/stationary for day colleagues.

7. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the front desk ensuring that the area is manned and immaculate at all times. This may include occasionally cleaning your area of work, dusting desks and cleaning floors in the absence of the cleaning team.

8. To promote and implement sustainability initiatives

9. The regular inspection and audit of all areas of the development, keeping detailed and accurate records of such.  To include prompt rectification of cleaning and escalating maintenance issues where necessary.

10. To liaise with the estate management team on the operation of the car park and allocation and management of storage lockers.

11. Responsible for ensuring that cleaning and operative staff are directed appropriately (where there is an immediate issue to resolve – cleaning/escorting deliveries etc.).

12. To carry out other reasonable duties as instructed and directed as required.

Requirements

1. Previous experience in a High End Residential or hospitality environment providing excellent customer service is essential.

2. Must be qualified to GCSE level as a minimum (to include English & Maths).  It would be an advantage to hold NVQ Level 3 or 4 standard or equivalent, or IRPM Level 1, 2 or 3.

3. An understanding of the principle aspects of legislation relating to the management of Residential Property Law.

4. Able to understand complex legal documentation e.g. Leases.

5. Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and legislation to include COSHH and RIDDOR and carrying out risk assessments, a Health & Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH would be desirable.

6. Ability to manage own time and multiple tasks effectively, working autonomously and using own initiative.

7. Commitment to teamwork and ability to function as part of a team.

8. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to understand and produce materials of a professional nature in line with required deadlines.

9. Ability to form positive relationships with and between residents, staff, contractors, representatives of outside agencies.

10. Able to build a rapport and to maintain objectivity when dealing with residents and to maintain a courteous and professional attitude in all situations.

11. Good knowledge & understanding of I.T. including email and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

12. Willingness to be adaptable and to accept the evolution of the role as the estate develops, and to undertake further training as required.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion: Our client recognises the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills, and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. Our client also recognises that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Our client welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and is committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working: As an inclusive employer, our client recognises the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, they are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development: Employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. Our client offers development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. They heavily invest in their staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. They continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

Other Benefits: Our client is committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for their employees and they offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with their employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, the benefits package allows employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point