Customer Service Assistant

London Temporary View Job Description
As a Temp Customer Services Assistant, you will be the welcoming first point of contact for all visitors and callers to the Housing Services team. You'll provide essential guidance on housing‑related queries, support the use of the Property Platform, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day administrative operations during a busy and rewarding period.
  • Grow your customer service skills fast
  • Join a supportive, student‑focused team

About Our Client

Our client is a respected London‑based educational institution known for delivering excellent residential and wellbeing support to a diverse, international student community. Their Housing Services team plays a vital role in helping students navigate private accommodation options, ensuring they are informed, supported and confident throughout their housing journey.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist visitors and callers, handling enquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Provide basic information on housing issues, signposting or booking appointments where needed.
  • Support students and landlords in navigating and registering on the Property Platform.
  • Maintain and update landlord advertisements, ensuring accuracy and suggesting improvements.
  • Manage the office calendar and book advice appointments efficiently.
  • Deliver general administrative support including filing, archiving, mailshots, statistics and materials updates.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and cultural awareness when dealing with diverse service users.
  • Work calmly under pressure during peak seasonal demand.
  • Provide cover and support for other Housing Services teams when required.

The Successful Applicant

Person Specification:

Essential

  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to stay calm and organised in high‑pressure periods
  • Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
  • Culturally aware, patient and professional
  • Team‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak periods

Desirable

  • Experience in a customer‑facing or administrative role
  • Familiarity with housing‑related services or student‑facing environments
  • Experience with online property or listing platforms

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to gain university sector experience
  • Supportive team environment with full training provided
  • Varied and people‑focused work
  • Excellent role to develop customer service and administrative skills



Contact
Daniel Cronin
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6983691
Phone number
+44 207 269 2217

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Administrator
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Daniel Cronin
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2217
Job reference
JN-032026-6983691