At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. 

You will be part of Derwent Facilities Management (DFM), we are changing lives by creating thriving student living communities.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! 

More about your role

We are looking to hire an Administrator who will assist with all administration duties across our University campus. 

Based in Bournemouth, you will work closely with the General and Hard Services Manager as well as the Cleaning Supervisor to monitor clients and visitors. On a daily basis, you will provide support to the Hard and Soft Services department and ensure the smooth running of day to day operations. In addition, you will be responsible for collating and processing all charges in a professional format for client recharges. 

Please note this is a 0 hour contract and we expect there to be close to 90 days worth of work to cover between now and the end of August. The working patterns are 8am - 5pm and will run throughout the week (including weekends).

More about you

You will possess a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to those around you. You will be compliant with Health and Safety and manage tasks end to end,

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of customer service - ideally as a Receptionist or working on a helpdesk. Communication skills and experience working with IT packages such as MS Office are also desired.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.  

The benefits:

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering job security and all the challenges you could wish for. Here, people can flourish, thrive, better themselves, and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. We like to invest in our people; therefore, the successful job holders will have the opportunity to undergo training within the company, including the opportunity to enroll in apprenticeship courses.

• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.