Regional General Manager – Unite Students
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional General Manager to lead our Operations team in the South Coast of the UK. The RGM will oversee a cluster of properties, delivering operational, financial, and commercial performance while fostering strong university partnerships and supporting national strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of General Managers; manage engagement, performance, safety, cleanliness, and student experience.
* Oversee safety, security, maintenance, sales, revenue, profitability, capital planning, and project execution.
* Build key university partnerships, develop single‑year nomination agreements, and sustain day‑to‑day relationships.
* Support national strategy – Unite Way of Operations, short‑stay revenue strategies, PR365, etc.
Qualities & skills
* CARE: Connect, Action‑oriented, Respectful, Encouraging.
* Leadership: articulate vision, authentic, dependable, mentor, coach, manage challenging conversations, drive culture of high performance.
* Strategic and tactical: identify opportunities, solve complex problems, make data‑driven decisions.
* Negotiate, manage under‑performance, build confidence, exceed expectations.
* Operate effectively under pressure, calm, quick decision‑making.
The Other Stuff
* UK driving licence.
* Available on call for escalation.
* Present on site as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* 25 days paid holiday + scheme, with 5 extra days for long service.
* Employer pension contributions 5–11 %
* Health & wellbeing benefits: Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing platform, Gym benefit.
* Enhanced family leave.
* ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, discounts portal, etc.
About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK’s leading provider of purpose‑built student accommodation, operating across 25 university towns with 74,000 students. We value inclusivity, collaboration and professional growth.
Seniority level
* Not applicable
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Customer Service
Industries
* Hospitality
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