Community Manager Team Lead in Manchester

We’re seeking a seasoned Community Manager Team Lead to become part of our exceptional Rapport team based in central Manchester. You’ll be joining a growing and collaborative EMEA team of 24, spread across the region but closely connected in how they work. The team is excited to welcome a new colleague who will play an important on‑site role, helping to cultivate an engaged, positive workplace community. In this position, you’ll support employee satisfaction, act as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day queries, and help ensure a smooth, supportive experience for everyone on site.

Our client is a fast‑expanding, globally recognised American banking and financial services organisation. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a large‑scale global alignment project while delivering an elevated, hotel‑style service experience to stakeholders at every level.

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday; on a shift rota basis between 8 AM – 5:30 PM)

What will you get?

• Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards! PLUS, in‑house coffee, breakfast and lunch are included!
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
• Health Matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
• Thrive Personally & Professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
• Celebrate Excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
• Give Back to Community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about!

Main Responsibilities

• Managing, training, and continuously engaging with the team to ensure high levels of productivity.
• Working alongside the team to ensure efficient and outstanding service levels are delivered at all times.
• Driving local engagement and increasing staff satisfaction through on‑site initiatives.
• Being the on‑site presence of Facilities, Hospitality, and Concierge services across all floors.
• Helping drive local strategy, GCED initiatives, culture and programmes creating relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the shared spaces, meeting rooms, event space, and collaboration areas are instantly ready to be used for more efficient use of the client’s time.
• Providing a “one stop shop” for all on‑floor related issues, all hospitality and concierge services, managing a high‑volume workload.
• Ensuring the correct H&S procedures are followed and documented.
• Managing any complaints or concerns and liaise with relevant departments in a timely, efficient manner, escalating to management accordingly and ensuring it has been documented appropriately and as per agreed process where applicable.
• Actively engaging and encouraging client and guest feedback, and driving change that enhances services provided, maximising technology and innovation in the process, and communicating best practice across the team.
• Being involved in staff events from the social aspect to planning and implementing with the office leadership team.

The ideal candidate will

• Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger Together.
• Build strong rapport quickly with key stakeholders, including clients, visitors, and VIPs.
• Maintain exceptional personal presentation and demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, organised, adaptable, and detail‑focused, with strong time‑management skills and a desire to learn and develop.
• Bring creativity and the ability to think innovatively, offering fresh ideas and solutions.
• Approach complaints or issues with confidence and professionalism.
• Remain calm, clear‑headed, and decisive under pressure, while demonstrating confidence, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ideally have prior customer service experience in a similar environment, such as corporate settings, luxury hospitality, or airlines.

About Us

Rapport Guest Services is a multi‑award‑winning company, delivering front‑and‑back‑of‑house guest services for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland, and globally. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we combine people‑first culture with exceptional service standards. We are proud of our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering meaningful roles for individuals with additional needs.

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