Accommodation Officer

Reed Further Education are working with a college who are seeking a dedicated Accommodation, Activities and Welfare Officer to support international students. This role is crucial in sourcing quality accommodation, coordinating student placements, and ensuring their social and welfare needs are met throughout their stay. If you are passionate about enhancing the student experience and providing exceptional support, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Accommodation Officer

Position: Mon to Fri, 37 hours

Role type: Permanent

Location: Cambridge, CB4

Salary: £26,800 to £28,600 per annum

Day-to-day of the role:

• Accommodation Management: Work closely with the International Centre Manager to identify student accommodation needs, coordinate placements, and maintain a comprehensive database of accommodation options. Conduct annual inspections to ensure all accommodations meet health and safety standards.
• Welfare Support: Serve as the first point of contact for students regarding welfare and accommodation issues. Provide guidance on accessing healthcare services and coordinate a vibrant social programme to enhance student life. Handle emergency situations outside office hours on a rotational basis.
• Admissions & Finance: Ensure that admissions processes are compliant with regulatory requirements, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with the finance department to ensure timely payments to homestay families. Support the achievement of international sales targets and new business development.
• General Duties: Uphold professional standards and support the college's values. Adhere to policies related to health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity, data protection, and GDPR.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A good standard of general education, including GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience in safeguarding training and a strong ability to engage with diverse groups of people.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office packages and a thorough understanding of the accommodation needs of international students.
• Friendly and welcoming demeanour, with strong empathetic and understanding skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of the role.
• Flexibility to work during unsociable hours and travel to homestay families in and around Cambridge is necessary.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for professional development and training

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.