Reach Out Supervisor

5 days ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**
To provide first-class customer service to all users of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. The Reach Out Supervisor will also provide supervisory support to the Reach Out Ambassadors and to work with Reach Out managers and other service managers on operational planning and prioritisation.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
**- **Friendly, customer-focused, proactive support to all users of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub and other cluster buildings - be visible, maintaining a high profile with customers and staff and personally taking action to resolve issues and deliver an excellent customer experience in person and digitally.
- Supervise, train and support Reach Out Ambassadors to deliver a first-class Reach Out service to all users of the JMSLH and other cluster buildings, identifying operational priorities on a day-to-day basis, allocating tasks where appropriate and monitoring progress and performance.
- Be a champion for the Reach Out ethos, branding and identity, ensuring all Reach Out staff understand the aims of the service and have access to training and support to help them deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Ensure all staff working within the JMLSH adopt a Don't Walk By approach to health and safety and a proactive approach to keeping the building tidy and in good condition for users.
- Work with JMSLH Manager and Reach Out Team Leaders to ensure consistency of approach and adequate resourcing for pop-ups and student clubs and societies, using discretion to determine priorities and resolve issues.
- Deliver tours of the JMSLH and other cluster buildings to colleagues from within the University, students, and to external visitors as agreed with the JMSLH Manager
- Deliver all Reach Out activity in cooperation with Facilities Support and other colleagues operating within JMSLH and other cluster buildings to ensure seamless and consistent service levels and an excellent customer experience.
- Actively contribute to planning and development of the Reach Out service through regular discussions with Reach Out Managers and planned staff feedback sessions. Identify key trends and opportunities for service enhancement.
- Following training, assist with building evacuation procedures by providing fire warden support to the Facilities Support team

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1: Either: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

**Skills**

**Essential**:
C1 Proven customer Service skills
C2 Ability to supervise a team and allocate tasks according to business need
C3 IT skills to use basic Microsoft packages and University of Glasgow Helpdesk to log calls and search Knowledgebase
C4 Ability to identify service priorities at short notice in an extremely busy environment and allocate tasks to teams to deliver excellent service
C5 Ability to resolve complex enquiries C6 Proven initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently.
C6 Proven commitment to continuous professional development to enhance own skills and knowledge
C7 Willingness to train colleagues to meet service expectations

**Desirable**:

D1 Basic AVIT skills to support Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) teaching across the cluster

**Experience**

**Essential**:
E1 Experience of delivering customer service face to face and digitally or by telephone
E2 Proven experience of resolving customer issues to a satisfactory outcome
E3 Experience of managing own workload and prioritising in a busy environment

**Desirable**:

F1 Experience of supervising a team
F2 Experience of using a call management or CRM system
F3 Experience of performance management and review

**Dimensions**
This post sits within the BRM and Engagement Directorate.
Reach Out consists of James McCune Smith Team, Library frontline teams, IT Helpdesk team, College Library Support Team, Student Services Enquiry Team and a number of Reach Out staff based at other campuses, including at Dumfries and at the Vet Campus.
The James McCune Smith Learning Hub is an inspirational and diverse learning space, allowing undergraduate and postgraduate students access to advanced and useful learning spaces. This flagship development will be a creative environment, combining flexible study and social learning space with multi-styled and technology-enabled teaching. The building will accommodate over 2,500 students, including a lecture theatre with capacity for 500 students. Interactive teaching spaces will range in capacity from 340 - 75 students, while the hub will also accommodate a



  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** To provide first-class customer service to all users of the Library and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. To deliver a range of frontline library services (lending, general enquiries, inter-library loans, social media) and online support, using detailed knowledge and experience to supervise and support the team to deliver...

  • Reach Out Supervisor

    7 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** To provide first-class customer service to all users of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. To provide supervisory support to the Reach Out Ambassadors and to work with Reach Out managers and other service managers on operational planning and prioritisation. **Main Duties and...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** To provide first-class customer service to all users of the Library and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. To deliver a range of frontline library services (lending, general enquiries, inter-library loans, social media) and online support, using detailed knowledge and experience to supervise and support the team to deliver...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    Reach Out Library Ambassador **Role Purpose** As a Reach Out Library Ambassador you will provide first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out service across the University campus and virtually, as part of the Reach Out team. Furthermore, you will participate in a range of daily enquiry/lending/document delivery procedures within the library,...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    Reach Out Library Ambassador **Role Purpose** As a Reach Out Library Ambassador, you will provide first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out service across the University campus and virtually, as part of the Reach Out team. Furthermore, you will participate in a range of daily enquiry/lending/document delivery procedures within the library,...

  • Reach Out Ambassador

    7 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** As a Reach Out Ambassador you will provide first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out service across the University campus and virtually, as part of the Reach Out team. Furthermore, you will resolve customer enquiries at first point of contact, either in person or digitally, working with colleagues in other services to provide...

  • Reach Out Ambassador

    7 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** As a Reach Out Ambassador you will provide first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out service across the University campus and virtually, as part of the Reach Out team. Furthermore, you will resolve customer enquiries at first point of contact, either in person or digitally, working with colleagues in other services to provide...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    Reach Out Ambassador **Job purpose** To provide first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out service across the University campus and virtually, as part of the Reach Out team. To resolve customer enquiries at first point of contact, either in person or digitally, working with colleagues in other services to provide seamless support. **Main...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** As a Reach Out IT Senior Ambassador you will support the delivery of first-class customer service to all users of Reach Out IT Helpdesk and as required across other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. Furthermore, you will deliver a range of administrative and customer services assistance to the Reach Out IT Front of House Team...

  • Reach Out Team Leader

    7 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a first-class customer service to all users of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. Responsible for contributing to medium to long term service planning and enhancement for Reach Out across the University. **Main Duties and...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a first-class customer service to all users of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub and other cluster buildings as part of the Reach Out team. Responsible for contributing to medium to long term service planning and enhancement for Reach Out across the University. **Main Duties and...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out Library Service, in person and digitally as part of the wider Reach Out Team. Responsible for the effective delivery of frontline library services (including circulation, high demand requirements, banking, staff management)...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

    **Job Purpose** As a Reach Out Tech Bar Front of House Team Leader you will be responsible for the implementation of the Reach Out Tech Bar, ensuring the university community has in-person access to a wide range of IT services and support. You will ensure day-to-day management and delivery of a first-class customer service to all users of the Reach Out IT...

  • Video Journalist

    5 days ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Reach Full time

    Do you have an eye for great social stories and understand how to make them engaging through video? Are you first to spot a viral video and turn it into a great story that works across all social platforms? If that’s you, we’re looking for a **Video Journalist** to join **Reach Scotland**. Working in our video team, this role will be helping to lead...

  • Party Hosts

    4 weeks ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Flip Out Full time

    Party Hosts - Glasgow, Glasgow CityPlease note that this application is for inclusion in our talent pool. We will reach out to you when we are actively recruiting, as there is currently no open vacancy for this position.We are Flip Out UK. We are the UKs biggest and best adventure park brand! We are now recruiting for outgoing, bubbly, personable and...

  • Court Monitors

    4 weeks ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Flip Out Full time

    Court Monitors - Glasgow, Glasgow City Please note that this application is for inclusion in our talent pool. We will reach out to you when we are actively recruiting, as there is currently no open vacancy for this position.We are Flip Out UK. We are the UK's fastest growing (and best!) adventure park brand, where fun knows no bounds! We're currently on the...

  • Team Member

    1 month ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Flip Out Full time

    Team Member - Glasgow, Glasgow CityPlease note that this application is for inclusion in our talent pool. We will reach out to you when we are actively recruiting, as there is currently no open vacancy for this position.We are Flip Out UK. We are the UK's fastest growing (and best!) adventure park brand, where fun knows no bounds! We're currently on the...

  • Printer no 2

    7 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Reach plc Full time

    **Company Description** Printer NO 2 Responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring of all equipment within Presshall. Responsibility to carry out remedial and calibration work where necessary. Working alone or within a team. Strong reliance on own initiatives to prioritise work to be carried out. These decisions will be in conjunction with the...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Reach plc Full time

    **Company Description** Pressroom Operator - Night shift** You'll be at the forefront of our Reelstand area, setting up, running, and meticulously monitoring all equipment to ensure seamless production processes. You'll have the responsibility to carry out remedial and calibration work whenever necessary, ensuring that our equipment functions at peak...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Soapworks Ltd Full time

    Soapworks is the UK’s premier manufacturer of soaps and cleansing bars for body, hair and face. We create innovative and sustainable products that deliver for private label customers, beauty brands and retailers world-wide. From our 64,000-square-foot factory in Easterhouse, Glasgow, we also supply a range of essential oils and home fragrances. Founded in...