Student Safety Team Leader (Nights)

Unite Students; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of student accommodation in Manchester is seeking a Student Safety Team Leader to oversee safety during night hours. You will lead a team ensuring a secure, welcoming environment for students, manage routines, and support team development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a full UK driver's license. This role includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK drivers license.
• Comfortable working overnight as part of a small team.
• Confident leading a team in the absence of the Student Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a motivated team.
• Responsible for routine activities and delegating tasks.
• Ensure safety and security of the building.

Skills

Ability to lead a team

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Nicknaming conflict situations

Job description

Student Safety Team Leader (Nn

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

Salary

£29,234.70 - £32,399.10 (depending on experience) + bonus + benefits

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!