Town Centre Administrator - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Savills

Savills

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_This role is being advertised by Savills Management Resources (SMR) a wholly owned entity of Savills (UK) Limited but a separate employing entity which is not accredited by Real Living Wage Foundation._

Purpose of the Role

The One Maidstone Business Improvement District (BID) is a business led and funded body that seeks to make Maidstone an attractive place in which to live, work, visit and do business and does so through the delivery of the One Maidstone BID business plan.

We are a small friendly team and you will be fully involved in all elements of our project delivery.

About the role:

As a One Maidstone Ambassador you will be our most visible presence helping to deliver on the One Maidstone Business Plan commitments to our levy payers as the plan evolves through its stages.

Job Purpose:

Responsible to the BID Manager you support the BID team in delivering the BID Business Plan and its objectives.
To provide support to the town centre business community by providing a visible presence across the BID boundary.

Benefits include 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days with length of services.

Working day to day with Maidstone BID, the role will be employed by Savills Management Resources.

Closing date for CV's is Friday 20th January 2023

Key Responsibilities

Fostering a safe, friendly, welcoming environment for town centre users
Warn and inform and where appropriate enforce the Public Space Protection Order
Confiscating alcohol and drugs where appropriate and liaising with Police
Warning and informing gang members
Monitoring busker behaviour in the town centre
Monitoring charity activity in the town centre
Visiting businesses to gather intelligence for MaidSafe partnership
Visiting businesses as a welfare check
Meeting and greeting members of the public
Stewarding at events as and when required
Reporting of cleanliness issues that need addressing
Working in partnership with town centre PCSO's
Working in partnership with town centre cleansing teams
Participating in the Business Crime Reduction Partnership making active use of the radio, regularly liaising with CCTV control
Report anything that undermines the vibrancy and wellbeing of the town centre

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Personal attributes:

A confident, friendly demeanour
An ability to be tactful and diplomatic
Be approachable, listen carefully and deliver what is promised
Be thorough, organised and show attention to detail
Have an interest in Maidstone's community and be invested in measures taken to improve its appeal to residents, visitors and businesses
Have the confidence to work on your own initiative

Requirements:

Ambassadors will be CSAS accredited.
Ambassadors will be required to undertake health and safety training
Ambassadors will be DBS checked.
Ambassadors will wear the uniform provided by One Maidstone including a BCRP radio and body camera.
Further Police vetting may also be required.

Working Hours

35 per week though some flexibility will be required and occasional extra hours may be necessary; work is undertaken through a shift pattern.

Salary
£20,300