Assistant Manager in Woking

Birchgrove is an innovative build-to-rent operator, exclusively for the over 65s. We bring purpose to our work and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our colleagues and our customers. We put our colleagues and residents at the heart of everything that we do and love to make a difference.

The Role

As the Assistant Manager you will play a pivotal role in supporting the General Manager in all aspects of managing our community. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will assist in leading the team, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering exceptional service to our residents. This opportunity is perfect for an ambitious candidate seeking advancement to a general management position or aiming to transition from a supervisory role to gain comprehensive managerial experience. We are looking for someone to join the team in mid June.

The Person

• Proven ability or willingness to contribute to effective sales strategies and operations.
• Experience from retirement living, hospitality, healthcare or property.
• Knowledge of financial management, capable of supporting budget management and financial performance analysis.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Committed to enhancing residents' well-being and fostering a sense of community.
• Possesses adaptability and strong decision-making skills to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates ambition and a results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet development needs.
• Values aligned with our philosophy as outlined on our website.
• Experience in conducting resident assessments, including elements covering health and welfare.
• A firm understanding of safeguarding adults at risk.
• Experience in caring for residents who have health-related issues, including dementia.
• Experience managing a team, including the direct supervision of staff.
• Experience creating and implementing risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary deputy for the General Manager, assuming leadership responsibilities in their absence.
• Promote the independence of our residents including providing opportunities to use their skills and enhance their quality of life, while maintaining their independence, dignity, and privacy.
• Assist in providing operational leadership for day-to-day operations, covering sales, F&B, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident well-being.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures and help with risk assessments and other relevant reporting duties.
• Assist in managing rotas.
• Support financial management, including rent control, cost control and overall budget management.
• Oversee the housekeeping team to maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the development.
• Manage inventory of consumables and coordinate replenishment orders as necessary.
• Take charge of planning and executing various events for residents, ensuring they remain relevant, help foster community and inclusion, and align with residents' preferences.
• Support in supervising building and apartment maintenance to ensure timely resolution of reactive requests and adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with the sales effort through planning sessions, outreach initiatives, tours, home visits and other sales-related tasks.
• Provide constructive feedback and contribute to refining internal operational processes to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager to support the overall success and smooth operation of Birchgrove's neighbourhood.

Why Work for Us

• Opportunity for growth: We are committed to fostering professional development and providing opportunities for growth investing in our employees' career progression.
• We foster a collaborative and innovative culture where ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged. We believe in working together as a team to solve challenges and drive innovation all whilst having real autonomy of role.
• Birchgrove is dedicated to making a positive impact on our residents and the community. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that have a real and meaningful impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health care cash back and electric car scheme.
• We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences are welcome and valued.
• Birchgrove is known as the leading company in its field within the UK. Joining our team means being part of a reputable and respected organisation.
• We are passionate about what we do and are looking for individuals who share our values and vision. If you are seeking a fulfilling career and a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.

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