At Habito, we’re redefining city living by creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities where residents feel at home. Our spaces are more than just places to live -they are designed to bring people together and provide a seamless, modern rental experience.

We’re looking for a Community Associate to support the lettings process, resident journey and community engagement at our Guildford Plaza development in Guildford. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for prospective and current residents, helping to create a welcoming and connected living environment. From leading property tours and guiding new residents through the move-in process to assisting with events, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service and driving occupancy goals.

This is a part-time, on-site position, working 17.5 hours per week covering Monday-Friday 4:30-7pm and Saturday 10am-3pm with a salary of £12.40 per hour, reflective of experience and responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

Habito is a new-to-the-market co-living brand with a wealth of experience in the rental sector and a bold vision for the future. Backed by a team of industry experts, we are growing fast and redefining urban living by creating vibrant, inclusive and community-driven spaces where people feel truly at home.

Our team is passionate, open and driven by our values: Happy, Accountable, Bold, Inclusive, Trusted and Open. We genuinely care about our people and our residents and we want a Community Associate who shares our enthusiasm for building lasting relationships and exceptional resident experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing.

In this role, you’ll be the first friendly face potential residents meet, guiding them through the lettings process and making sure they feel part of the Habito community. Your day-to-day will include:

·       Welcoming & assisting prospective residents – showcasing our spaces and making move-ins seamless.

·       Leading property tours – making sure potential residents see what makes Habito special.

·       Building strong relationships – being a friendly point of contact for inquiries.

·       Supporting lettings & marketing efforts – helping fill our spaces with the right people.

·       Organising community events – helping residents feel at home and connected.

·       Ensuring smooth move-ins & administration – keeping everything running like clockwork.

Who We’re Looking For.

We’re looking for a people person who thrives on building relationships and creating a sense of community. We need someone who:

·       Loves meeting people and helping them find their ideal living space.

·       Has excellent communication skills, both in person and digitally.

·       Is enthusiastic and approachable with a genuine desire to help others.

·       Is organised and proactive, with great attention to detail.

·       Has experience in sales, customer service, hospitality or a similar role (a bonus, but not essential).

What’s in It for You?

At Habito, we know that happy teams create the best resident experiences. Here’s what you’ll get in return:

• Career growth – we invest in training and development to help you reach your potential.

• A great work culture – friendly, supportive and built on trust.
• A role with purpose – making a real difference in residents’ lives.
• Competitive salary & benefits – because great work deserves great rewards.

Benefits include:

ü  25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)

ü  Extra day off on your Birthday

ü  Extra day off annually for volunteering

ü  Life insurance

ü  Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

ü  Plus, all the standard stuff like a pension & cycle to work scheme

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, where you can lead, grow and create amazing student experiences, then we’d love to hear from you.

At Habito, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you.

If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results and create exceptional living experiences whilst putting the resident first and creating places they can call home - apply today and help shape the future of co-living at Habito!