Resident Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Resident Assistant with Sodexo at the University of Greenwich, you will provide a warm welcome and make that all-important first impression to our students and visitors. This is your chance to show your 5-star customer service skills and make a meaningful impact with a great team. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.  

What you’ll do: 

• Handle enquiries via telephone, email, social media, and computer aided facilities management platforms and face to face.
• Complete administration tasks on the University’s Accommodation system, which includes tasks such as checking students in and out, running reports and applying charges to student accounts   
• Enhance the student experience by creating a fun environment in which to live and learn, this includes arranging and hosting regular events throughout the year and working with the halls life team to support on any initiatives, events and campaigns.
• Share engaging content via various platforms such as social media, newsletters, e mails

What you bring:  

• Ability to prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and use of own initiative
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of working with, and the ability to empathise with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and religions
• Experience of using databases, spread sheets, social media and other computer-based applications including Microsoft Office
• Flexible attitude to working, including willingness to work overtime, such as open days, arrival weekend, unsocial hours and other weekends as required all year round.

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

• £12.40 Per Hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (8:00am till 4:00pm - occasional weekends required)
• Full uniform supplied
• Meals whilst on shift
• Annual leave April - March - 26 days per calendar year which increases with service
• Remote health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP
• Free onsite parking? 
• Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
• Company pension scheme with Legal and General
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice support
• Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Earn vouchers through fitness and wellbeing (YuLife)
• Refer a friend and receive up to £500 (Talent Spotters)
• Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
• We’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.