Accommodation Advisor
sovereign network
📍 gloucester united kingdom🕐 5d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Salary:**
£25,936.00 - £30,000.00 Per year
We've got an opportunity for a part time **Accommodation Advisor** to join our team based in Gloucester.
Our specialist Key Worker housing offers self-catering accommodation ranging from shared flats for single residents to apartments and houses for couples or families. We provide flexible stays from one night to a year or more.
Based on-site at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, we predominantly accommodate NHS employees, although our homes are also available to other Key Workers.
This is a varied role with no two days the same, covering a wide range of property and tenancy administration.
**This role is part-time (22.5 hours per week), usually 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss how the hours are worked over the week.**
**What you'll be doing**
* Acting as the first point of contact for customers, answering enquiries by phone, email, and in person.
* Meeting and greeting customers, contractors, and visitors at reception.
* Raising purchase orders and invoices and ensuring they are paid.
* Following our arrears process with customers who have fallen behind with their accommodation charges, issuing letters and reconciling accounts.
* Supporting bookings, move-in and move-out processes, including key management and documentation.
* Carrying out site health and safety inspections and property checks.
* Logging repairs, liaising with contractors, and keeping residents updated.
* Managing post and general administration.
* Updating systems to maintain accurate occupancy, booking, and contact records.
* Supporting the Accommodation Manager and working with NHS Trusts and other partners to meet housing needs.
**What you'll need**
* A strong customer focus with proven administration or customer service experience.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Attention to detail and confidence with figures (rent calculations and invoicing).
* Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
* A positive, flexible, and proactive approach.
* Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
Experience in a similar environment such as hospitality, lettings, or shared accommodation is desirable.
_A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate._
**We have some great benefits at SNG, including:**
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
* Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
* 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
* Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
* Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
* Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.