Local Supplier Lead
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About the Role:
We’re looking for a Local Supplier Lead to join our [Employer hidden] team. You’ll manage properties, support housekeepers, liaise with owners, and make sure every guest has a flawless stay. During busy times, you’ll also jump in with the Managed Service Team to keep everything running smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cleaners, suppliers, and property owners
- Recruit, train, and manage self-employed housekeepers and maintenance contractors
- Ensure properties are cleaned and maintained to standard, conducting visits as needed
- Support the Property Services HUB and assist with cleaning or maintenance when required
- Monitor performance, provide feedback, and act on NPS results for continuous improvement
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency callout rota as needed
If you’re organised, proactive, and love giving great service, this role is for you!
What You’ll Bring
- ✅ Full UK driving licence
- ✅ Strong customer service skills
- ✅ Basic property maintenance/DIY knowledge
- ✅ Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- ✅ Contractor management experience and ability to build strong relationships
- ✅ IT literate – confident with MS Office and internal databases
Bonus pointsif you’ve got holiday let or hospitality experience, know the local area well, and have experience seeing work orders through from start to finish.
Who Are [Employer hidden]?
Coast & Country Cottages is a holiday letting agency, marketing and managing over 450 holiday homes across the stunning South Devon coast and countryside. Whether you’re looking to stay in the harbour towns of Salcombe or Dartmouth, in the fishing villages of Hope Cove and Thurlestone, or on the breath-taking Start Bay coastline, we have a range of South Devon holiday homes to suit your requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At [Employer hidden] & Sykes, we believe in doing right by our people:
- Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
- ✈️ Generous holiday allowance + extra days with long service
- Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish.
- A day off for your birthday
- ✋ 2 volunteering days per year.
- Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
- ️ Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
- ❤️Health cash plan & life assurance.
- Training & development opportunities.
- 24/7 mental health support.
- Employee savings scheme
- Long service awards and company events
*We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.*
If you enjoy working with people and take pride in creating smooth, memorable stays, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Apply now!