To manage the smooth running of the office, administration and operations of Merry Maids cleaning business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operation and administration of the Merry Maids Business Management System with absolute attention to detail.
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Administrative tasks as required including letters to customers, newsletters, maintenance of customer database, returns to ServiceMaster, post and emails.
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Customer Service - answering telephone calls from existing customers in a professional and courteous manner and dealing with their schedule changes, complaints and enquiries.
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Sales - answering telephone calls from potential customers in a professional and courteous manner and booking quote appointments or timed cleans as appropriate.
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Ensure teams are despatched promptly at X am each morning with correct paperwork and keys. Make any necessary changes to schedules and organise teams.
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Record and balance customer payments each afternoon and prepare and deliver banking as required.
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Security - ensure customer key procedures are adhered to, ensure security of premises and safety of electrical equipment when office empty.
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GDPR - security of customer and staff data to be paramount and IT security procedures to be followed.
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Filing to be completed weekly or quicker.
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Ensure laundry is processed promptly.
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Stock and maintain all necessary equipment, products, and supplies.
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Abide by Health and Safety regulations at all times and maintain our Health & Safety records as required.
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Cover for Business Owner during absences.
Office Manager - Specific Areas of Responsibility
Customer Management to include:
- Scheduling the cleaning teams to ensure customer satisfaction
Dealing promptly with complaints or breakages
Fulfil the customer quality check programme & loyalty programme
Ensuring customer requests for amendments to scheduling are dealt with promptly
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Save costs to the business by arranging team travel in an effective manner and checking return times with routing plans
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Payroll - prepare the figures and any other required information monthly and process the payroll and all associated tasks inc P60s P45s P11d and quarterly payment report for HMRC
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Assist with credit control for outstanding payments - checking BMS report, chasing customers and referring any significant issues to the business owner.
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Purchasing - order stock and check it on delivery, order stationery and computer supplies as required.
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Cover for owner during her absence including quoting for new business if required.
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Oversee additional office staff and train as required to enable them to fulfil their role.
Human Resource Management to include:
- Administration and assistance in recruitment process, staff holiday management, sickness, minor disciplinary matters & staff retention.
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Manage training delivery for new maids and of ongoing training for staff. Ensure correct records are maintained and deliver basic in office training.
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Maintain driving licence, MOT & insurance records for staff.
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Update & maintain BUPA membership records.
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Run car magnet scheme to encourage maids to use them.
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Cover for Office Manager during absence.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and tidy office.
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At all times contribute to a positive work climate and to the overall team effort of the company.
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Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
(Include minimum education, experience, specific skills, etc. required to perform Primary Responsibilities)
- Speaking and hearing English clearly in person and on the telephone.
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Reading English on an average adult level.
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Writing English clearly.
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Establishing rapport with customers and employees.
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Excellent communication skills and good listening skills.
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Responsible, and organized.
Special Requirements
- Ability to use a computer and Office software
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Car driver