General Manager
CV-LibraryFifepermanentPosted: 7 April 2026
Apply NowWe're representing a premium, all‑inclusive student accommodation brand seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations across the academic year and summer season.
The Role
You'll take full accountability for the property's performance, ensuring exceptional standards, strong resident satisfaction and effective commercial delivery. Working closely with Sales and F&B leads, you'll oversee compliance, operations, financial results and team
leadership
A major part of the role is managing the summer short‑stay operation - driving revenue, delivering an excellent guest experience and ensuring a seamless transition between student and summer occupancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead safe, compliant day‑to‑day operations
* Recruit, train and develop the onsite team
* Manage budgets, forecasting and cost control
* Drive sales performance and local outreach
* Oversee rent collection and resident welfare
* Deliver engagement and community‑building initiatives
* Run the full summer short‑let business
* Build strong local partnerships to enhance brand presence
About You
You're a confident, commercially minded operator with strong leadership skills and a passion for high standards. You bring experience in residential, hospitality or accommodation management, with solid financial understanding and the ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
Why Join
* Lead a high‑quality asset within a prestigious university region
* Shape both academic‑year and summer trading performance
* Operate with autonomy within a growing, ambitious brand
* Play a key role in delivering an exceptional resident and guest experience
Benefits
Wagestream access, 30% venue discounts, quarterly bonus, hotel/apartment discounts, staff meals, flexible working, Cycle to Work, career development through Scotsman Steps, and more
The Role
You'll take full accountability for the property's performance, ensuring exceptional standards, strong resident satisfaction and effective commercial delivery. Working closely with Sales and F&B leads, you'll oversee compliance, operations, financial results and team
leadership
A major part of the role is managing the summer short‑stay operation - driving revenue, delivering an excellent guest experience and ensuring a seamless transition between student and summer occupancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead safe, compliant day‑to‑day operations
* Recruit, train and develop the onsite team
* Manage budgets, forecasting and cost control
* Drive sales performance and local outreach
* Oversee rent collection and resident welfare
* Deliver engagement and community‑building initiatives
* Run the full summer short‑let business
* Build strong local partnerships to enhance brand presence
About You
You're a confident, commercially minded operator with strong leadership skills and a passion for high standards. You bring experience in residential, hospitality or accommodation management, with solid financial understanding and the ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
Why Join
* Lead a high‑quality asset within a prestigious university region
* Shape both academic‑year and summer trading performance
* Operate with autonomy within a growing, ambitious brand
* Play a key role in delivering an exceptional resident and guest experience
Benefits
Wagestream access, 30% venue discounts, quarterly bonus, hotel/apartment discounts, staff meals, flexible working, Cycle to Work, career development through Scotsman Steps, and more