Lettings Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 16.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On-site parking

Free use of academy gym

Defined benefit pension scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Oasis Academy John Williams in Bristol is seeking a Lettings Assistant to manage bookings and support community use of outstanding sports facilities. You will be the frontline contact for hirers, handling enquiries, preparing spaces and ensuring smooth operations after events.

We value excellent customer service, strong organisation, and the ability to work 25 hours per week during term time (Mon-Fri 16:30–21:30). Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and community engagement.

Competenze

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence using IT systems, including email, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude in a busy environment.
• A commitment to maintaining safe, secure and welcoming facilities.
• A genuine enthusiasm for supporting community engagement.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Mansioni

• Providing exceptional customer service to hirers and visitors, both in person and through telephone and email enquiries.
• Managing bookings and lettings administration, maintaining accurate records and ensuring procedures are followed effectively.
• Raising invoices, monitoring payments and supporting accurate financial administration.
• Preparing rooms, sports facilities and equipment for use, ensuring all spaces are ready for community activities and restored afterwards.
• Maintaining safe, secure and welcoming facilities through effective site security, health and safety compliance, and high standards of presentation.
• Responding to customer queries and resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
• Monitoring the condition of facilities and equipment, reporting maintenance issues and supporting the upkeep of the site.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across operations, facilities and administration teams to deliver an excellent service.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Customer-focused

Independent & team work

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Community engagement

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Oasis John Williams, Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol BS14 9BU
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 16:30 - 21:30 (open to job share)
Salary: SCP 7-11 (FTE £26,403 - £28,142; Actual Salary £15,345 - £16,355 per annum)

Oasis Academy John Williams is a modern and exceptionally well-maintained campus serving both our students and the wider community. Our facilities are used extensively by local sports clubs, community groups and partner organisations, making the academy a vibrant hub for the communities we serve.

Our campus has continued to evolve in recent years, with state-of-the-art outdoor sports facilities, including a 3G AstroTurf pitch, tartan running strip, and brand-new hardcourt netball, tennis and handball courts, complementing our existing sports hall, dance studio and fitness centre. These outstanding facilities attract a wide range of users and provide exciting opportunities to strengthen community engagement.

As a Lettings Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering an excellent experience for our customers and community users. Acting as a key point of contact, you will support the day-to-day operation of our lettings programme, ensuring bookings run smoothly and helping local clubs, organisations and community groups make the most of our outstanding facilities. Through your work, you will help maintain the high standards that make our academy a destination of choice for community use.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing exceptional customer service to hirers and visitors, both in person and through telephone and email enquiries.
• Managing bookings and lettings administration, maintaining accurate records and ensuring procedures are followed effectively.
• Raising invoices, monitoring payments and supporting accurate financial administration.
• Preparing rooms, sports facilities and equipment for use, ensuring all spaces are ready for community activities and restored afterwards.
• Maintaining safe, secure and welcoming facilities through effective site security, health and safety compliance, and high standards of presentation.
• Responding to customer queries and resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
• Monitoring the condition of facilities and equipment, reporting maintenance issues and supporting the upkeep of the site.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across operations, facilities and administration teams to deliver an excellent service.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service

You Will Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence using IT systems, including email, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude in a busy environment.
• A commitment to maintaining safe, secure and welcoming facilities.
• A genuine enthusiasm for supporting community engagement.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why join Oasis Academy John Williams?

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern academy environment with outstanding sports and community facilities. You will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining strong relationships with local organisations, clubs and community groups, ensuring our facilities continue to be widely used and valued.

If you enjoy working with people, providing excellent customer service and being part of a team that is passionate about community engagement, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working in a welcoming and supportive academy.

Our offer to you

When you join the John Williams team, you'll benefit from:

• Access to outstanding sports and leisure facilities, including free use of the academy gym.
• A defined benefit pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• The opportunity to play a key role in connecting the academy with the wider community and supporting community transformation.

Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.

Oasis Academy John Williams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.