We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Saftey Manager to join our team. As a subject matter specialist on Building Safety, you will support Unite Students to achieve their responsibilities in relation to the Building Safety Act, supporting legislation and guidance. As part of our Centre of Excellence for Building Safety you will proactively provide guidance, assistance and overall support to Unite Students in relation to their building safety related duties. Working closely with wider teams throughout a buildings lifecycle to proactively promote a positive building safety culture and best practice Building Safety Management continuing to make Unite Students the provider of choice. What You ll Be Doing Provide Building Safety specialist support, advice and guidance to the business project team, building Unite Students approach to Building Safety. Provide proactive leadership and management of the design, build, operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Building Safety Management System, associated Safety Cases, Safety Case Reports and other requirements, ensuring delivery in line with industry and regulatory deadlines, being ready for requests or inspection. Engage with external supporting consultants utilising specialist knowledge, experience, advice and support to assist Unite Students in achieving best practice in Building Safety. Support Unite Students Development Team and associated consultants, at all stages in the design and build of our properties, providing building safety best practice in line with appropriate standards and guidance to ensure smooth transition in achieving Completion approval and Building Safety Assessment Certification. Deliver effective advice and support to Field and Central Operations, Projects, Development and other wider teams to ensure Building Safety best practice is maintained throughout the organisation. Continually develop, improve and implement all aspects of the Building Safety Management System and other associated guidance. Provide support and assistance to teams, championing building safety best practice in the development, maintenance and design of safety systems, planned preventative maintenance and testing, post-build remediation works and projects. Work with internal and external stakeholders (including Consultants, Universities and Regulators) within the sector and wider industry to ensure Unite Students continue to keep ahead of emerging topics and changes, and as such manage building safety well. Develop, improve and implement role specific building safety related training, building knowledge and competency mapping. Alongside guidance and toolkits to assist teams in performing their duties. What We re Looking for in You CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or equivalent Experience in a building safety or similar role Member of accredited institution (IFE/CIOB etc) Demonstrable track record of proactively delivering measurable building safety improvements Knowledge of requirements and best practice approaches to all aspects of residential building safety Proven ability to influence and engage across a business, with an ability to lead by example Adaptable, positive and proactive to changing commercial drivers with an ability to continually assess impact on your areas of responsibility. Highly organised and can work well remotely, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Highly skilled at understanding, empathising and delivering against customers needs. Comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems include MS Office What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. Enter your name and your friends email address and click send. Your Name Email Address
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Saftey Manager to join our team. As a subject matter specialist on Building Safety, you will support Unite Students to achieve their responsibilities in relation to the Building Safety Act, supporting legislation and guidance. As part of our Centre of Excellence for Building Safety you will proactively provide guidance, assistance and overall support to Unite Students in relation to their building safety related duties. Working closely with wider teams throughout a buildings lifecycle to proactively promote a positive building safety culture and best practice Building Safety Management continuing to make Unite Students the provider of choice. What You ll Be Doing Provide Building Safety specialist support, advice and guidance to the business project team, building Unite Students approach to Building Safety. Provide proactive leadership and management of the design, build, operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Building Safety Management System, associated Safety Cases, Safety Case Reports and other requirements, ensuring delivery in line with industry and regulatory deadlines, being ready for requests or inspection. Engage with external supporting consultants utilising specialist knowledge, experience, advice and support to assist Unite Students in achieving best practice in Building Safety. Support Unite Students Development Team and associated consultants, at all stages in the design and build of our properties, providing building safety best practice in line with appropriate standards and guidance to ensure smooth transition in achieving Completion approval and Building Safety Assessment Certification. Deliver effective advice and support to Field and Central Operations, Projects, Development and other wider teams to ensure Building Safety best practice is maintained throughout the organisation. Continually develop, improve and implement all aspects of the Building Safety Management System and other associated guidance. Provide support and assistance to teams, championing building safety best practice in the development, maintenance and design of safety systems, planned preventative maintenance and testing, post-build remediation works and projects. Work with internal and external stakeholders (including Consultants, Universities and Regulators) within the sector and wider industry to ensure Unite Students continue to keep ahead of emerging topics and changes, and as such manage building safety well. Develop, improve and implement role specific building safety related training, building knowledge and competency mapping. Alongside guidance and toolkits to assist teams in performing their duties. What We re Looking for in You CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or equivalent Experience in a building safety or similar role Member of accredited institution (IFE/CIOB etc) Demonstrable track record of proactively delivering measurable building safety improvements Knowledge of requirements and best practice approaches to all aspects of residential building safety Proven ability to influence and engage across a business, with an ability to lead by example Adaptable, positive and proactive to changing commercial drivers with an ability to continually assess impact on your areas of responsibility. Highly organised and can work well remotely, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Highly skilled at understanding, empathising and delivering against customers needs. Comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems include MS Office What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. Enter your name and your friends email address and click send. Your Name Email Address
Student Safety Team Leader (Nights) Location: Manchester (North) Hours and Rota: 34 / 42.5 hours per week. The Safety Team Lead position follows a 4 on / 3 off, 5 on / 2 off reocurring shift pattern between the hours of 22:00 - 07:00 Would you lend your ear to someone in need? If you value and show concern for others and are a natural night owl, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and support you to reach your potential. We are Unite Students, a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK, and we are looking for people with positive attitudes and a caring nature, to join our Customer Operations team as Student Safety Team Leaders and help us provide outstanding service to the students who live with us. You will be leading from the centre of a Student Safety Team in your city, making sure that we maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming night-time environment for our students. This includes lending an ear or helping hand to students in need, responding to in the moment situations and being a point of escalation for your team. You will be able to: Support the Student Safety Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team Responsible for the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets, working alongside them to achieve these Support the training and development of your team members to help them reach their potential Take accountability for your team s responsiveness in solving our students problems Support our students wellbeing should they find themselves in vulnerable or difficult situations Responsible for the safety and security of the building, making sure your team conducts the necessary checks Assume Student Safety Team Member duties when the Student Safety Manager is on shift You will lead from the front to: Provide a welcoming front of house reception service. Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure. Undertake adhoc housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed What we look for in you: Must have a full UK drivers license You are comfortable working overnight across the city as part of a small team You are a confident operator and able to lead a team in the absence of the Student Safety Manager when required You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team s strengths and weaknesses You will be able to make quick and decisive responses to in the moment events You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You are detail-orientated, nothing escapes your eye You are confident working both on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application! Enter your name and your friends email address and click send. Your Name Email Address
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Student Safety Team Leader (Nights) Location: Manchester (North) Hours and Rota: 34 / 42.5 hours per week. The Safety Team Lead position follows a 4 on / 3 off, 5 on / 2 off reocurring shift pattern between the hours of 22:00 - 07:00 Would you lend your ear to someone in need? If you value and show concern for others and are a natural night owl, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and support you to reach your potential. We are Unite Students, a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK, and we are looking for people with positive attitudes and a caring nature, to join our Customer Operations team as Student Safety Team Leaders and help us provide outstanding service to the students who live with us. You will be leading from the centre of a Student Safety Team in your city, making sure that we maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming night-time environment for our students. This includes lending an ear or helping hand to students in need, responding to in the moment situations and being a point of escalation for your team. You will be able to: Support the Student Safety Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team Responsible for the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets, working alongside them to achieve these Support the training and development of your team members to help them reach their potential Take accountability for your team s responsiveness in solving our students problems Support our students wellbeing should they find themselves in vulnerable or difficult situations Responsible for the safety and security of the building, making sure your team conducts the necessary checks Assume Student Safety Team Member duties when the Student Safety Manager is on shift You will lead from the front to: Provide a welcoming front of house reception service. Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure. Undertake adhoc housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed What we look for in you: Must have a full UK drivers license You are comfortable working overnight across the city as part of a small team You are a confident operator and able to lead a team in the absence of the Student Safety Manager when required You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team s strengths and weaknesses You will be able to make quick and decisive responses to in the moment events You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You are detail-orientated, nothing escapes your eye You are confident working both on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application! Enter your name and your friends email address and click send. Your Name Email Address
Hours and Rota: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 between the hours of 7am - 10pm Salary: £27,379 - £27,380 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits The Role As a Housekeeper, you will be working in our student accommodation, providing an outstanding experience for our students by delivering high-quality cleaning and excellent customer service. You will play a key part in a fun and friendly team to ensure our students always feel at home. What You'll Be Doing Keeping communal spaces including entrances, common rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas clean and tidy on a daily basis Providing a warm and accommodating service for our customers Logging maintenance issues to help keep our properties safe and secure What We're Looking for in You Great attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality cleaning and customer service Hardworking and willing to get stuck in - some students are cleaner than others! A friendly face around the property, happy to chat with our students and answer their questions A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team What You'll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform, and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal, and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling us home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping us safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application!
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Hours and Rota: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 between the hours of 7am - 10pm Salary: £27,379 - £27,380 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits The Role As a Housekeeper, you will be working in our student accommodation, providing an outstanding experience for our students by delivering high-quality cleaning and excellent customer service. You will play a key part in a fun and friendly team to ensure our students always feel at home. What You'll Be Doing Keeping communal spaces including entrances, common rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas clean and tidy on a daily basis Providing a warm and accommodating service for our customers Logging maintenance issues to help keep our properties safe and secure What We're Looking for in You Great attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality cleaning and customer service Hardworking and willing to get stuck in - some students are cleaner than others! A friendly face around the property, happy to chat with our students and answer their questions A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team What You'll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform, and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal, and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling us home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping us safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application!
Housekeeping Team Leader Location: London , EC1V 0HF Salary: £27,534 - £30,933 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Housekeeping Team Leaders work 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Weekends will be required on a rota basis. Help us make our properties Home Would you be comfortable helping our students keep their new space clean and tidy, whilst being a caring and familiar face to support them get to grips with the basics of living away from home for the first time? If you can lead and motivate others to do the same, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and grow your potential. We are Unite Students , a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK. We are looking for Housekeeping Team Leaders with an excellent eye for detail, who take great pride in their work, and who can lead a team to provide an outstanding service, and safe and welcoming home for our students. You will deliver exceptional service and lead a team of Housekeepers across several of our properties, to ensure our buildings are kept clean and well-presented so that our students can flourish and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment. This is a hands-on role where you will have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in and share your knowledge with the students who call us Home. You will be: Organising the day-to-day activities of the team, including delegating tasks, monitoring standards, and setting targets Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for everyone, including liaising with maintenance teams to resolve issues Providing hands-on support to the team to aid their learning and development, and help them to reach their potential Leading by example - never walking past a mess without doing something about it! You will also ensure that you and your team: Get to know our students and help them settle into their new environment Actively listen to our students, directing them to available support whenever it is needed Take ownership of issues, including taking immediate and appropriate action in the case of an incident or emergency Adhere to our policies, procedures and specified ways of working at all times, including completion of basic monitoring and compliance What we re looking for: You are detail-oriented, nothing escapes your eye You are hardworking and willing to get stuck in alongside your team You are able to delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team's strengths and weaknesses You are a confident housekeeper and able to lead a small team when required You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You have the ability to find a solution to a new situation or challenge You are confident working both alone on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others' cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling us home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping us safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application!
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Housekeeping Team Leader Location: London , EC1V 0HF Salary: £27,534 - £30,933 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Housekeeping Team Leaders work 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Weekends will be required on a rota basis. Help us make our properties Home Would you be comfortable helping our students keep their new space clean and tidy, whilst being a caring and familiar face to support them get to grips with the basics of living away from home for the first time? If you can lead and motivate others to do the same, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and grow your potential. We are Unite Students , a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK. We are looking for Housekeeping Team Leaders with an excellent eye for detail, who take great pride in their work, and who can lead a team to provide an outstanding service, and safe and welcoming home for our students. You will deliver exceptional service and lead a team of Housekeepers across several of our properties, to ensure our buildings are kept clean and well-presented so that our students can flourish and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment. This is a hands-on role where you will have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in and share your knowledge with the students who call us Home. You will be: Organising the day-to-day activities of the team, including delegating tasks, monitoring standards, and setting targets Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for everyone, including liaising with maintenance teams to resolve issues Providing hands-on support to the team to aid their learning and development, and help them to reach their potential Leading by example - never walking past a mess without doing something about it! You will also ensure that you and your team: Get to know our students and help them settle into their new environment Actively listen to our students, directing them to available support whenever it is needed Take ownership of issues, including taking immediate and appropriate action in the case of an incident or emergency Adhere to our policies, procedures and specified ways of working at all times, including completion of basic monitoring and compliance What we re looking for: You are detail-oriented, nothing escapes your eye You are hardworking and willing to get stuck in alongside your team You are able to delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team's strengths and weaknesses You are a confident housekeeper and able to lead a small team when required You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You have the ability to find a solution to a new situation or challenge You are confident working both alone on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others' cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling us home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping us safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application!