Job Title: Concierge
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,491.52 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Working Hours: 28 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm, every other Saturday 8am to 2pm
Location: Millwall
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Concierge
The Estate Services team provides cleaning, gardening and concierge services across all regions. The core purpose of the team is to deliver a high quality, cost effective & responsive cleaning, grounds maintenance and concierge service, working closely with the housing management teams, landlord services, residents, reactive maintenance, and external contractors.
We want you to contribute to the quality and health and safety of the environment by becoming a champion for our customers taking responsibility for making our estates and communal areas a great place to live. You will take pride in the area you work and engage with residents so as to really understand the best way to maintain communal living spaces. You will be confident in undertaking caretaking, cleaning and concierge services duties, usually as part of a team but often organising your own work and looking after a particular area.
This role combines customer service, security, health and safety monitoring, record keeping, and compliance responsibilities to help create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
Key responsibilities include completing daily concierge tasks, maintaining accurate records of visitors and incidents, ensuring all displayed information is current and authorised, and promoting a clean, safe, and well-managed environment. The post holder must wear the appropriate uniform and PPE, work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain security, and comply with all Riverside policies, procedures, mandatory training requirements, and data protection responsibilities
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• The ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Health and Safety Legislation (including fire safety) relating to concierge services and estate cleaning.
• Personal safety & lone working practices.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered