Operations Coordinator | South Kensington Lettings

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About The Role

Knight Frank is looking to recruit an Operations Coordinator to join our South Kensington Lettings Team.

Responsibilities:

Customer Experience

• Provide an exceptional internal and external customer experience in every interaction

• Assist in answering incoming and outbound calls and welcoming clients, taking accurate information

• Maintain a tidy office and reception area

• Assist Department Head with implementation of Customer Experience initiatives

• Help drive net promotor scores through customer journey improvement initiatives

• Refer clients to a wide range of KF services including Commercial and the Global network

Lettings Administration

• Work with Operations teams to help provide a level of support within agreed timeframes to Department Head, office team and other departments

• Create and manage new property records and instructions on our inhouse system

• Ensure HUB records are accurate and maintained

• Order land registry title checks and confirm correct ownership

• Create template letters and forms (Inc. marketing recommendation reports, terms and conditions etc.)

• Liaise with clients to obtain necessary documents

• Organise and upload EPCs, photos and floorplans (with external suppliers)

• Distribute portal enquiries and assist with relocation corporate searches if required

• Assist with preparing reports for weekly, monthly and ad hoc meetings

• Terminate tenancies when instructed

Best Practice

• Assisting with KYC/CDD process for clients and counterparties

• Display knowledge and ensure compliance of best practice

• Ensure correct naming conventions and accurate notes are used on all property files

• Completing monthly reporting (EPC, R2R reports)

• Ensure the correct procedure is followed when handling keys

Finance

• Coding of contractor invoices in Working Life

• Process Joint Agency invoices with accounts

• Display an understanding of accounts systems and processes (statements, ledgers and charges)

• Monitor reporting on Power Bi

HSE, Facilities and Information Security

• Ensure clear desks and clear screen policies are followed

• Follow storage and archive protocols

• Ensure confidential files are treated correctly

• Liaise and raise security incidents or weakness with the Data Protection team

• Adhere to GDPR, data and IT security regulations

• Monitor and keep an accurate record of key storage within office

• Manage and ensure all necessary safety checks are completed and logged on a weekly, monthly and annually basis via a third-party platform

• Arrange works/contractors when required

• Order stationery and hardware as required

• Assist with office refurbishment or relocation programmes

• Display knowledge of ISO regulations and implement in office

• Ensure all new starters are aware and sent the Health & Safety protocols and relevant risk assessments are completed/logged

• Set and implement annual sustainability targets with the assistance of the Health and Safety team

Operations

• Be a trouble shooter with system processes and procedures

• Collaborate with wider teams to support offices as and when required

• Support with new starter and team training

• Contribute to the roll out of new initiatives and projects

• Demonstrate high competence in all KF systems (working life, HUB, QUBE, Global life, NorthRow)

• Help train and support the onboarding process for new teams members within office

Local Marketing

• Create or review property descriptions for new and existing properties prior to launch

• Monitor and update property listings

• Manage any unsubscribe requests in HUB and marketing platforms

• Assist with the organisation of local offices/ sponsorship events

• Supply imagery and property information for publications, marketing campaigns and PR

• Create marketing collateral including property brochures, window cards, advertising mailers and pitching materials

• Adhere to marketing guidelines, regulations and deadlines

Professional experience and personal skills profile :

• 3 years+ in a similar operations, administration or secretarial role preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft office packages

• Flexibility, adaptability and a co-operative attitude

• Calm under pressure

• Excellent standard of English grammar and spelling

• Diligent and efficient

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-motivated and team player

Find out more about our South Kensington team here: https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/offices/south-kensington-estate-agents

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.