Customer Service Advisor

Job Type : Permanent
Location : Canterbury
Contract Type : EXTERNAL

Job Description – Customer Service Advisor

Location: Parham Student Village, Canterbury

Reporting To: General Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: £14 per hour

ROLE PURPOSE

The Customer Service Assistant plays a critical front-line role in delivering an outstanding student experience at Parham Student Village. Acting as a key point of contact for residents, guarantors, visitors, and internal teams, the role is central to student satisfaction, community engagement, and the smooth day-to-day operation of the village.

The postholder will support all aspects of customer service, administration, and student engagement, with particular responsibility for rental management system administration, debt chasing support, and contributing to a positive and vibrant residential life programme, including social media content and student events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service & Student Experience

  • Act as the first point of contact for students, providing a professional, welcoming service
  • Handle enquiries, requests, and complaints effectively
  • Build positive relationships to enhance satisfaction and re-booking
  • Identify and escalate welfare or safeguarding concerns
  • Promote a strong sense of community, provide a home from home atmosphere

Student Administration & Systems

  • Maintain accurate student records within the rental management system
  • Support administrative tasks, reporting, and correspondence
  • Ensure GDPR compliance
  • Assist with arrivals, departures, and inspections
  • Support with on-site duties both in and out of the Office e.g. parking management, organising postal deliveries , basic maintenance tasks

Rent, Debt & Financial Administration

  • Monitor rent accounts and arrears
  • Support debt chasing and guarantor communications
  • Maintain accurate financial records
  • Support cashflow and debt reduction target

Residential Life & Engagement

  • Support delivery of resi-life events and activities
  • Promote engagement, encourage interaction and capture feedback
  • Act as a visible on-site presence
  • Create and uphold social media presence in line with FlowStudent values

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Support health and safety processes
  • Report hazards and incidents
  • Support audits and inspections

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Customer service experience
  • Strong administration and IT skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to manage sensitive situations

Desirable

  • PBSA or accommodation experience
  • Rent or arrears knowledge
  • Student engagement experience

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

  • High student satisfaction
  • Accurate system management
  • Reduced arrears
  • Strong community engagement
  • Online reviews via Google and StudentCrowd

 

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