General Manager - Student Accommodation
FTC for 12 months
Bristol & Bath
Salary is circa £35,000 per annum
We're seeking an experienced and inspirational General Manager to lead operations for a cluster of student accommodation properties. You'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional student experience while driving commercial performance, operational excellence, and team engagement.
The Role:
* Lead the local operations strategy, ensuring high standards in safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and compliance.
* Drive occupancy, rental growth, and profitability through effective sales and service delivery.
* Champion resident wellbeing and foster a welcoming, inclusive community.
* Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring they have the tools, training, and support to excel.
* Maintain strong relationships with university partners and local communities.
* Oversee asset management, capital planning, and statutory compliance.
* Act as a visible, approachable leader for residents and staff, resolving issues and delivering solutions.
About You:
* Proven leadership in operations, hospitality, property management, or PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation). Retail can also be considered.
* Skilled in team management, performance improvement, and creating positive workplace cultures.
* Strong commercial awareness with a track record of meeting revenue and occupancy targets.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Calm under pressure, decisive, and solutions-focused.
* Commitment to equality, sustainability, and student welfare
What You'll Get in Return:
* 25 days' holiday plus an annual holiday buying scheme, with an extra 5 days for long service.
* Generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11%.
* Health and wellbeing support: Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing platform, and a gym benefit for you and your loved ones.
* Enhanced Family Leave: 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents, 4 weeks for non-birthing parents.
* Additional perks including annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, discounts portal, and more.
Join a team that makes a genuine impact on students' lives in a role that blends commercial responsibility with people leadership. Expect variety, challenge, and the chance to shape the experience for hundreds of residents.