Ashley Jones

Experience

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  Unite Students

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Customer Service Assistant
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  Liberty Living

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2018

  Involved in overseeing the operations of our 3500 bed portfolio in Cardiff, whilst directly managing circa 1,000 beds. Experience in the acquisition and harmonisation of new residences within the Liberty Living portfolio, including mentoring and training new General Managers into the business.Key responsibilities/experience includes:∆ Developing and maintaining relationships with educational partners including Cardiff University, University of South Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Celtic English Academy and Cardiff & Vale College.∆ Developing and fostering a values-led, high performing operation within the city∆ Developing strategy to hit the city’s core occupancy and summer revenue targets∆ Conducting sales training for teams, underpinned and measured through mystery shopping∆ Leading multiple teams through effective leadership, respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence. ∆ Create and deliver an unrivalled student experience strategy within the city∆ Financial management including budget submittal, cost control, P&L management, debt management and rent collection. ∆ Execution of planned Summer Maintenance Programmes∆ Being a key team member of the planning and delivery of brand new refurbishment programmes, including experience in managing defect periods∆ Full understanding & implementation of H&S legislation within the work place∆ Knowledge and implementation of the ANUK code of standards Show less

  • Multi-site General Manager

    Dec 2010 - Sept 2018

  • Assistant manager - Liberty Bridge

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Administrator - Liberty Bridge

    Sept 2008 - Jan 2009
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  True Student

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Head of Operations
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  Collegiate UK

  Dec 2019 - now

  Additional responsibilities include;~ Leading on the development & management of international agent relationships

  • National Head of Operations

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Head of Operations

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2024