Client Services Supervisor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our management team in the Early Years Centre.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Centre by means of managing occupancy and availability of childcare sessions, and the fees/payments for childcare session.

You will also be the first point of contact with most families before they join our setting, so you will need to have positive and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

 The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and strong business acumen.

You will be experienced in supporting the delivery of projects, be able to manage their own time and offer skills in marketing, administration, maintain accurate records and be able to adapt easily whilst using a variety of computer software packages.

The successful candidate should be able to organise, work as part of a team and liaise with other University departments and the general public.

Our Centre has been situated in the heart of the Highfield campus for over 40 years, offering childcare for children aged from birth to five years

It would be desirable if the successful candidate had at least two years ‘experience working in an Early Years setting, and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Education. Alternatively, you would be interested in developing skills and obtaining a qualification within this area.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Cooper, Centre Manager, phone (023) 8059 3465, email eycentre@soton.ac.uk

Further details:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date.

For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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