Accommodation and Welfare Assistant

Reference number: JR237903

Location: Bournemouth

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum

We are looking for an Accommodation and Welfare Assistant to join our team.

You will work alongside the Accommodation and Welfare Manager to ensure the best option is available for students staying in our accommodation alongside monitoring the wellbeing of all our students. Ensuring all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top quality customer service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Welfare Assistant, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)

• Experience in working in a customer-facing environment

• Ability to deal with and resolve a high volume of queries efficiently

• Ability to find and present solutions

• Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students

• Ability to use initiative and make decisions when required

• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team

• Ability to manage and implement change.

What we do

Every year, Kaplan International Languages (KIL) helps students from various countries to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. Our schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with the right environment to achieve their goals. We offer a wide selection of courses from General English and exam courses through to 8-month intensive programs.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Monday 1st April 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.