Residence Manager with English and Spanish

Babel Profiles; Almería; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading student accommodation provider is seeking a Residence Manager to oversee operations in Barcelona. In this full-time role, you will ensure outstanding living experiences for students by managing a team and budgets effectively. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in multi-site management. Competitive salary plus bonuses are offered along with flexible working hours.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Bonus based on KPIs

Formación

• Experience in multi-site management delivering outstanding service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on, people-oriented, and empathetic manager.
• Financially savvy with cost and budget management.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead operations across two residences (approx. 550 beds).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of up to 16 employees.
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, payroll, and cost control.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and manage third-party contractors.
• Drive strategic planning and ensure smooth operations.

Conocimientos

Multi-site management

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Knowledge of Spanish labour legislation

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced multi-site operations leader with strong people skills and financial acumen? Our client, a leading student accommodation provider, is looking for a Residence Manager to oversee their Barcelona residences and ensure an outstanding living experience for students.

Key languages

• English – Full professional proficiency
• Spanish – Full professional proficiency

Main responsibilities

• Lead operations across two residences (approx. 550 beds).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of up to 16 employees.
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, payroll, and cost control.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and manage third-party contractors.
• Drive strategic planning and ensure smooth operations during peak periods.
• Collaborate with the Head of Departments (marketing, sales, operations).

Core skills / experience

• Experience in a multi-site management role (retail, supermarket, or high-volume operations) delivering outstanding service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands‑on, people‑oriented, and empathetic manager.
• Financially savvy with cost and budget management.
• Knowledge of Spanish labour legislation (HSE).

What's on offer

• Salary: Competitive salary plus bonus based on KPIs.
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time.
• Working hours: 7 AM until 4 PM, 9 AM to 6 PM, and 11 AM–8 PM. One weekend in 3–4 weeks!

Our recruitment process?

• Step 1 : Interview with a Recruiter – A friendly conversation to get to know you better and understand your background.
• Step 2 : Interview with the North & Spain Regional Manager – A deeper discussion focusing on your skills, experience, and fit within the company.
• Step 3 : Final Interview with the Operations Director – A final meeting to align on vision, values, and your potential contribution.