Customer Service Assistant - Events at Vita Group

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Event Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership Qualities, Adaptability, Creativity, Positivity, Resilience, Technological Proficiency

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Customer Service & Events Assistant. Leeds Hourly Rate: £13 Working Hours: 4/5pm – 9/10pm. 12 hours per week Vita Student'snext-level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our students lives with the privacy of living alone or the laughter of living together. We offer style, luxury & comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. We’re looking for our next Customer Service Assistant to help us deliver both on & off-site events. Our Customer Service Assistant Provide an exceptional & personalised service to students by anticipating and delivering to their needs; offering information on local attractions, and handling enquiries with a focus on creating a seamless and positive experience: Front of House / Reception; greet and welcome residents and guests with a warm, friendly and vibrant attitude. Be on hand for questions which may arise . Ensure our facilities are being looked after respectfully by residents & guests. Be on hand, delivering solutions to issues or challenges that may arise. Event Management: We run our student experience events 5 nights a week (days may vary Monday - Sunday). On-Site events can include activities such as, cocktail/mocktail making, crafting, yoga, fitness classes, beauty and skincare lessons, games nights etc. We also host off-site events such as bowling, crazy golf, and exclusive events such as VIP personal shopping experiences, delivered collaboratively with premium-brand partners: Promote events, garnering resident interest and confirming guest list attendance Prepare & deliver events with a lively and vibrant approach Close down events, cleaning and tidying all equipment and products as required. Additional Responsibilities: Our Customer Service Assistants are responsible for delivering a multitude of additional tasks, including: Clean and maintain all communal areas to high standard throughout the shift Conduct block walks every 4-6 hours surveying and reporting every area of the building. Replenish refreshment stock, such as coffee beans, tea bags, milk and vending machine food products Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite Manage & store parcels correctly to allow students to easily access deliveries as required Who we want to join our team….. Professional Experience An experienced customer service professional, well-versed in delivering premium experiences to customers. Event management experience would be a significant advantage, however full training is provided. We’re not looking for professional cleaners, but need people who can demonstrate a hands-on, proactive approach to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of communal areas. Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Customer Service Assistants must be technologically astute. Personal Characteristics Vita Student operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike. Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed. Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure. Adaptability, creativity & positivity Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations. Our Customer Service Assistants need to be able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required Must be willing to handle and work with alcohol products when events demand. Flexibility: Our facilities are open to residents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year including all bank holidays, festive & religious breaks. Where festive and religious celebrations require time off, we will always try to accommodate, however flexibility from our Customer Service Assistants is imperative to be available as required to ensure continuous service to residents. Why work for us……. Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits: Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Customer Service Assistants will receive 28days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Your Birthday– We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them. Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone! Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future. Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together. Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc. Career Development– Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes. 24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing. Right to Work & DBS All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.

Responsibilities

The Customer Service Assistant will provide exceptional service to students, manage on-site and off-site events, and ensure the cleanliness and safety of communal areas. They will also handle inquiries and deliver solutions to any issues that arise.