General Manager - Student Accommodation
FTC for 12 months
Bristol and Bath

Salary is circa £35,000 per annum
Full time hours - Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm with one shift of either 7 am - 3 pm or 2 pm - 10 pm per week

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.