Hostel Assistant

Godolphin is the world’s largest thoroughbred operation, comprising breeding and racing interests spanning 6 countries, across 4 different continents. Founded in Dubai in 1992, the operation has been built on a foundation of innovation and uninhibited achievement that has led to a legacy of success for horses in Godolphin’s famous blue silks. Its global headquarters is in Newmarket, which is the epicentre of the UK’s thoroughbred industry.

Godolphin are seeking to recruit a Hostel Assistant, to support the Seconded Accommodation Manager with the day to day running of two hostels located on our two racing yards, at Moulton Paddocks and Godolphin Stables.

Key tasks to be undertaken by this role are:

• Inspection of bedrooms and communal rooms on a daily basis
• Ensuring the Company Safety Policy is clearly publicised and strictly adhered to
• Minor maintenance, as required, for example, changing of light bulbs
• To act as an interpreter for the residents of the hostel where required
• The issuing of Accommodation Agreements to all tenants of the Hostel and ensuring that the agreements are fully understood and strictly adhered to
• To act as the out-of-hours point of contact in an Emergency (maintenance or medical)
• The implementation of the room allocation plan as directed by the Accommodation Manager
• Liaison point with external contractors in relation to cleaning and catering
• Overseeing stock control and distribution of uniform to staff members residing at the hostel
• Providing transport to our hostel residents to medical appointments
• Weekly collections from the local cash & carry
• Raising of purchase orders as required on an ad-hoc basis

Personal skills, qualifications, and experience

• 
  Bilingual – Urdu / English is essential for this role
• Qualified first aid trained
• UK driving license
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel

Additional Information

• All applicants must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.
• 35 hours week – 09:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday, with ‘on call’ availability on rotating weekends)
• Live-in (accommodation available) is desirable/available

This is a great opportunity to join our world leading organisation, working in and around excellent facilities day to day. We offer an impressive benefits package and a [competitive salary / salary approximately £24k] dependant on experience.

Apply online, or send your CV and a covering letter to: uk-recruitment@godolphin.com

The closing date for applications is 12 May 2023, however candidates will be screened whilst the role is open, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the above-mentioned date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews are likely to be scheduled w/c 15 May 2023.

Godolphin aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment in which everyone feels valued, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential. We therefore encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, and we will be happy to discuss any adjustments you may require to make our workplace one you can thrive in.