General Manager

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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.

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Location:
City Of Bristol
Category:
Retail

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