Deputy Manager
Reference number: JR246469
Location: Kaplan Living Liverpool
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - 6 months
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £28,500 per annum (pro-rata for a 6 month contract)
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team and take the lead role in the management of the development of our Kaplan Living site in Liverpool.
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What you’ll bring to the role
The successful applicant will:
1. Possess leadership and excellent oral and written communication skills including the proven ability to engage with customers and colleagues alike
2. Have a passion for customer care and a sensitivity to students needs • Have experience in a customer facing environment
3. Have experience of working in an effective Health & Safety culture in line with legislation
4. Be able to work to agreed budgets
5. Have strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, and be adaptable to foster new skills to operate Kaplan’s internal management systems
6. Be willing to undertake training as required
7. Ability to offer flexibility in working hours including provision of out of hours support in an emergency if required.
8. Be conversant with the ANUK Accreditation Scheme
9. Offer flexibility in working hours including the provision of out of hours support in an emergency if required
Essential skills/ experience
10. Have experience in customer service, hospitality or student service provision, ideally in an accommodation related area
11. Be able to engage in teamwork
12. Experience of budget management
13. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
What we do
Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
14. 36 days annual leave*
15. Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
16. 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
17. Company pension contributions
18. Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
19. Medicash Health Cash Plan
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