Overview
Who are we?
aparto is an accommodation and student experience provider based in the UK and Ireland, providing amazing experiences in all our communities by investing in our people, our facilities and our brand. aparto opened the first Italian property - aparto Milan Giovenale and aparto Milan Ripamonti; and we are going to open the third brand new Italian aparto property: aparto Milan Durando. It's a really exciting and inspiring new employment opportunity and the great chance to be part of a unique professional experience at the same time. aparto believes in student homes, not student rooms, and we want to provide the best experience possible. We strive to constantly improve. To take feedback from our teams, our residents, and our business partners. We aim to provide safe, fun places to live and work.
Role Profile
Based in the third Milan aparto Student Housing property (aparto Milan Durando), the General Manager is a critical role for the success of our residences. You'll manage the operations team (front desk and housekeeping) to ensure the building is kept in superb condition. You will work with the facilities team to ensure health and Safety and Fire compliant tasks are met on daily and monthly schedules. You will assist in organising the Preventative maintenance schedule is adhered to and report any defects to the Facility Manager. As General Manager you would be leading meetings reporting on finance, sales, commercial, operations and quality. It would be expected that you could also complete general administrative tasks mandatory for the actual Italian regulations about hospitality. You will manage the overall property teams to coordinate all functions essential to delivering first class service to our student residents, this will include maintenance, cleaning, front-desk and security through a mix of directly employed staff and external contractors.
Person Specification
* Experience of delivering excellent customer service
* A good working understanding of tenancy management and housing legislation
* A good handle on sales and marketing with a proven track record of results
* Ability to write reports and present performance indicators
* Strong IT skills transferable to in house systems (Starrez, Peninsula etc.)
* Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
* Problem solving skills with ability to use own initiative
* Relevant student accommodation, leisure, hospitality or building management experience preferable
* Experience of offering pastoral care and spotting the issues that affect students
* Knowledge of the issues surrounding students
* Ability to handle sensitive issues
* Influencing skills and a professional outlook on challenging issues
* Outgoing and enthusiastic
* A desire to learn and to continually develop
* Willing to attend relevant training days/sessions
* Eager to seek feedback and review ways to do things better
* Able to work on own initiative
* Previous hospitality / student housing experience in Italy
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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