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Location:
Sheffield, Sheffield
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Up to £20000.00 per annum + bonus and excellent benefits
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Job ref:
JN -072021-74013_1626366557
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Published:
15 July 2021
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Expiry date:
13 September 2021
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Start date:
ASAP
Resident Services Assistant
Based Sheffield
£20,000 + bonus and excellent benefits
My client is a progressive employer, seeking an addition to the resident services team to offer an unrivalled service to residents across their neighbourhoods. If you'd like to work for a business that prides itself on being highly communicative and having an open and inclusive culture, this could be just the role for you.
Growth plans over the next three years will see some 4,000 residential units so there are huge opportunities for development with this company.
The Role
As a Resident Services Assistant within the Resident Services team, you will be a proactive and organised individual who will be able to carry out tasks through to a successful conclusion. The Resident Services Assistant will be organised, efficient and able to work alone as well as take instruction from the Resident Services Manager. The key focus will be to ensure residents and their properties in the managed development are cared for and maintained to the highest possible standards, in line with budgets, service level agreement and regulatory requirements.
This will be an all-encompassing role of estates, property and resident management, whilst delivering excellent customer service. An understanding and involvement of the planned and reactive maintenance process is required to be able to proactively assist in the coordination and successful completion of maintenance tasks to a high standard and within agreed time frames. The role will also be responsible for the support and mobilisation of new schemes and refreshed properties, liaising with construction/ contractors in ensuring a smooth handover so that all quality issues are raised and managed through to completion.
Responsibilities
Assist the Resident Services Manager with regular site inspections and raise any issues for attendance, ensuring estates are in a good condition
Provide a communication link between contractors and residents
Liaise with handyman service on attendance, access and on-site queries - overseeing contractors working on properties
Follow up on maintenance items to check residents are happy with completed works
Visit and record further information/ photos for maintenance issues if required
Be aware of the estate management plan and cyclical maintenance and update residents on works when required
Conduct property viewings with potential residents
Conduct virtual viewings on properties to send to potential residents
Advise potential residents of the lettings procedure, the financial obligations and conduct during tenancy
Obtain meter readings and notify utility companies and council tax upon a resident moving in/ out
Updating/ maintaining the CRM system with relevant information and documents
Conduct mid-term property inspections to assess the condition of properties, reporting any tenancy breaches and maintenance work required
Be a brand ambassador, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude
Assist with the publication of regular neighbourhood newsletters
Conduct property inspections as required
Facilitate post/ parcels as required
Assist with resident events
Requirements
Industry specific knowledge
Holds a relevant industry related qualification and accreditation or would be willing to work towards
Knowledge of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme rules
An understanding of the Right to Rent obligations
IT literate
Hold a full UK driving licence and has access to own vehicle for which mileage will be paid
Apply today with your CV to avoid missing out on a rare opportunity to join this exciting business.