Work Experience Contents Job description 2 Person specification 4 How to apply and application timeline 5 Equal Opportunities Policy 6
Job Description Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager Location: mac birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Post Ref: WE - CSA Principal Purpose of Post This is a key customer-focussed role for mac and is key to visitors experience and to the perception of the organisation. The Customer Service Assistants are responsible for; providing knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and professional customer service to the public and all users of the centre to ensure the safety and security of all users of the site to assist with the maintenance, efficient operation and safety of all relevant equipment, facilities and art work on site maintaining the aesthetic and professional appearance of each of the public areas and relevant staff areas Key Responsibilties to be based in the public areas you are rostered to cover to assist visitors, ensure mac is well presented and manage the consistent delivery of excellent Customer Service to proactively maintain a thorough knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, attending training sessions, engaging in team briefings and reading any relevant literature provided to undertake the Customer Service Assistant checks for your rostered area reporting any abnormalities or issues to the Customer Services Manager to ensure that an excellent standard of service is offered to all customers, ensuring a positive and warm welcome is given at all times to provide an energetic, professional and creative approach to delivering quality service to ensure all customer queries are answered to the customer satisfaction as quickly as possible to pass on all customer, staff and contractor comments to the Customer Services Managers to ensure on-going customer satisfaction to maintain good housekeeping within all areas at all times to check tickets prior to the start of all ticketed events to assist customers in finding their seats to assist latecomers to their seats in line with procedure and with minimal interruption and to refuse entry to any customer who arrives later than the agreed point to assist with general duties, the turning around and setting up of hospitality/meeting/conference rooms to undertake spot cleaning of hired facilities in between bookings to be aware and familiar with all of the information pertaining to the current and future exhibitions, performances, courses and events and all supporting information and related activities Equal Opportunities & Diversity All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of, the equal opportunities policies of mac. October 2016 2
Note This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time. Person Specification A person specification describes the areas of knowledge, skills and experience a person should possess in order to take up the post. Skills and Experience The ability and willingness to develop excellent customer services skills A positive, constructive and helpful attitude to others Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and general communication skills An understanding of the importance of good internal and external customer relations The ability to be level-headed in a fast-paced pressured environment The ability to have a flexible and positive approach when dealing with complaints and difficult situations The ability to work well within and support a strong team ethic The ability to motivate yourself for the duration of your shift A willingness and aptitude to understand, promote and retain information regarding mac s programme and schedule of events and excellent time keeping October 2016 3
Summary of Terms and Conditions Hours of work: To be agreed Length of placement: one week How to Apply To apply for this post please complete the attached application and monitoring forms. Applications may be sent electronically to: personnel@macarts.co.uk They may also be sent by post to: HR Manager, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Deadline All applications must be received no later than 12 noon on Friday 3 March 2017. Late applications will not be considered. Short-listing Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by Friday 10 March 2017. Interviews Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 20 March 2017. It is recommended that all students have another option in place if they are unsuccessful. October 2016 4
Equal Opportunities Policy (Extract) mac is an organisation committed to working towards Equal Opportunities for all and is determined that both in its provision of services and as an employer it will seek to ensure equality of opportunity. As regards provision of services, policies and procedures will be designed not to discriminate eit her intentionally or unintentionally against any group or individual. mac will also seek to respond to any special needs experienced by particular groups. As regards employment this principle will apply to the recruitment, training, pay, conditions of employment, work allocation, and promotion of all mac's staff. mac will also make use of relevant legislation which allows for initiatives to encourage underrepresented groups to apply for posts. mac will seek to spread these principles to all its users. To ensure the successful implementation of his policy, mac regularly monitors its staff and management, and consults with the Board and other groups as appropriate. mac s Services and Programmes mac's Policy Statement states that in its policies, programme and management mac seeks to: reflect the wide diversity of cultures represented by people in the region reflect the aspirations, needs and concerns of disadvantaged and minority groups demonstrate awareness of the social, political and economic context for cultural activities strive for excellence in arts practice, education, presentation, management and service provision. In creating opportunities for all levels of ability and experience, mac makes deliberate efforts to attract those people who traditionally might have felt excluded from arts activity. Programming decisions include positive consideration of multi-cultural opportunities, the development of facilities and activities for people with disabilities, representation of the lesbian and gay community and women's programmes. mac's partners It is an important plank of mac's policy to work in partnership with others. Equal Opportunity considerations are applied to the consideration of such partnerships and the projects initiated. October 2016 5