Resident Host (East Village - Stratford)

This is a full-time role at 40 hours per week, based on-site at our neighbourhood in Stratford, London. The working pattern is 4 days on / 4 days off between the hours of 7am – 7pm across Monday to Sunday.

Our story begins in 2013: Get Living started by creating its own industry, ‘Build to Rent’. Although we are now a much more mature company, our entrepreneurial spirit remains strong. We create brilliant, big‑city neighbourhoods, each unique and compelling in their own right. Our vibrant communities connect people and create lasting social, environmental and commercial value.

This role is the host and centre of the neighbourhood community and engages daily with residents, connecting people and creating a unique and memorable experience. The role is responsible for delivering resident satisfaction by providing efficient and welcoming assistance with all requests, ensuring a smooth and seamless operation combined with a high level of customer service.

Key Relationships

Internal: Neighbourhood team, Customer Hub, estate management team (security), all internal departments, other GL neighbourhoods.

External: Residents, third‑party contractors and suppliers, all relevant service providers, all relevant retailers.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• To be the primary, customer‑facing representative of Victory Plaza and East Village’s welcome office.
• Communicate effectively with residents, visitors, colleagues, couriers and contractors in a warm, professional manner.
• Be the first point of contact at reception, handling resident and visitor enquiries in person, over the phone and by e‑mail, ensuring a smooth, friendly and efficient front‑of‑house experience.
• Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is always presentable and welcoming, reflecting Get Living’s high standards of service and hospitality.
• Assist with day‑to‑day queries autonomously, whether in‑person or to the e‑mail inbox, escalating to the Resident Management team where necessary.
• Work with Resident Management team to provide current and prospective residents an exemplary experience from first enquiry to move‑out, ensuring a consistent and excellent resident experience throughout.
• Stay current with neighbourhood activity, providing recommendations to residents about the local area, attractions and upcoming events.
• Participate in organising and delivering neighbourhood events including social and community initiatives.
• Support viewings, resident move‑ins/move‑outs, inventories, check‑outs and inspections as instructed by the Senior Resident Manager.
• Support the Resident Managers team to achieve occupancy and customer satisfaction goals.
• Log and track maintenance requests, liaising with the Maintenance team and residents.
• Be aware of all premises operations and uphold general oversight of safety and compliance measures. Communicate effectively with all relevant teams to ensure smooth running of premises operations.
• Undertake regular compliance inspections of the building to ensure all Fire, Life & Safety systems are fully adhered to and immediately address any issues.
• Assist with daily shift handovers ensuring all outstanding issues are communicated effectively to enable efficient follow‑up.
• Share resident feedback and ideas to help improve service and community experience.
• Attend all regular meetings as required and fulfil any additional or ad‑hoc duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of strong customer service experience within residential and/or service sectors.
• Sharp computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications and systems knowledge e.g. Yardi / RentCafe / HubSpot.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proven track record of outstanding customer service skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and solutions‑driven.
• Excellent attention to detail and organised approach to work.
• Enthusiastic approach to create an unparalleled service.
• Ability to engage confidently with residents and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and collaboration with residents and colleagues alike.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm.

Get Living Values

Actively champion our company values of Respect, Integrity, Togetherness, Excellence, and Innovation.

Note

– This is a summary of the main duties of this position. The Company reserves the right to require the role‑holder to undertake such additional tasks or duties as may be within their capabilities and abide by all reasonable rules and instructions given by the Company.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Health and Safety

Get Living is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for all employees, residents, commercial occupiers, service providers, and visitors who may be affected by its undertakings across its portfolio.

We are committed to continual improvement of performance, recognising the importance of investing in the health and welfare of our employees by providing a physical and social working environment which is conducive to maintaining a healthy, fit and highly motivated workforce.

We encourage a positive health and safety culture by actively promoting occupational health and safety through information, training, instruction and supervision. Through ongoing consultation with employees, partners and suppliers everyone is enthusiastically involved in managing risk and ensuring that our sites are a safe place to live, work and visit.

ESG

Get Living is committed to leading and promoting ESG initiatives as well as identifying ways to improve sustainability goals.