Customer Support Assistant

Job description

Customer Support Assistant at urbanest Location: London Salary starting: £28,860 per annum. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Customer Support Assistant work 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 7:30am - 8:30pm. Weekends and bank holidays will be required on a rota basis. We are looking for a friendly and proactive Customer Support Assistant to be the first point of contact for our residents and guests. This role is key to ensuring residents receive outstanding service and support, helping create a positive living environment. Key Responsibilities as Customer Support Assistant: Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and university partners. Solve resident problems, including communicating maintenance issues to the team. Assist with parcels, loaning items, and running social events in partnership with universities. Building walks - Perform checks and inspections in communal areas, including plant rooms, lifts, rotate bins in the bin store room if required. Assist with checking flats for hygiene and cleanliness as needed, ensuring residents enjoy a safe and comfortable living environment. Support the on-boarding of new team members and assist with training. Ensure a smooth handover to Night Team colleagues. Work with the Maintenance and Night Teams to ensure smooth operation and resident satisfaction 24/7. Uphold Health & Safety and Fire Safety protocols at all times. Skills & Experience we're looking for: A strong customer service attitude with a willingness to go above and beyond. Ability to handle a variety of tasks, from maintenance to event support. Team-oriented, with a focus on creating a positive environment for residents. A keen eye for detail and ability to log and communicate observations effectively. Benefits Travel & Cycle to Work Loans – Helping you get to work in a way that works for you Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave – Supporting you through life’s most important milestone Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive financial, mental, and physical health resources Recruitment Bounty – Know someone great? Get rewarded when they join Generous Company Pension Contributions – Supporting your future, today Free Eyecare Vouchers – Taking care of your vision Life Assurance Policy – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones Team Events & Staff Parties – Because we believe in celebrating together Long Service Awards – Recognising your dedication and loyalty Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support when you need it Training & Development Programme – Helping you grow your skills and career Half-Price Gym Membership – Stay active with The Gym Group Medicash Health Cash Plan – Claim cashback on everyday healthcare costs, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an ambitious, thriving and professional company, located in the heart of London. We started in 2009 and are now a 250+ strong team working every day to embody our values: Integrity, Development, Energy, Achievement and Support. Our head office is in Covent Garden, and operating a 24/7 business out of ten communities across London (King’s Cross, St Pancras, Hoxton, Tower Bridge, Victoria, Vauxhall, City, Westminster, Battersea and Canary Wharf), with over 6,500 total student beds. We opened urbanest Canary Wharf in September 2026, one of the world’s most sustainable student accommodation buildings. With 1,672 beds, urbanest Canary Wharf will further enhance our sector leading status when it comes to sustainable student developments. Our communities each have a unique feel with buzzing social areas and quiet study spaces for our residents, and we are proud to offer an amazing living experience for students attending leading universities such as King’s College London, University College London, LSE, New York University and many others. We have a co-ordinated calendar of in-house events to help students discover London and truly enjoy their time with us, ensuring urbanest has a positive impact during this developmental stage of their lives, serving us in our Mission: “To enhance university life by delivering responsible, sustainable communities across London.” At urbanest we are proud of our incredible work culture, and we all come together at different events throughout the year to celebrate our achievements. We are also pleased to offer numerous staff benefits, including discounted gym membership, travel to work/cycle to work loan, a generous company pension contribution, access to Medicash health cash plan, and more. Join us at urbanest and help us achieve our Vision of “a living and working experience better than yesterday; even better tomorrow.”