Resident Manager

Orla Europe; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orla Europe is seeking a Resident Manager in Alicante to lead the day-to-day operation of a residential living environment. You will guide the on-site team to deliver a high-quality resident experience, ensuring safety, compliance, and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

You will manage operations, staff recruitment and training, and act as the escalation point for resident issues while ensuring service standards and regulatory requirements are met across the residence.

Formación

• Proven experience in residential/hospitality or accommodation-based operations.
• Experience managing residential buildings in Spain or similar regulatory contexts.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and building compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and cost controls in line with policies.
• Experience handling resident queries and escalations professionally.
• Experience supervising on-site teams or service partners.
• Excellent communication with residents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously with good judgement.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Working knowledge of English to coordinate with central teams.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the residence ensuring smooth, efficient, well-organised services.
• Act as the senior on-site reference for residents, staff and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the residence is presented to a high standard across all areas.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Operations management

Residential property

Team management

Budget management

Health and safety

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Staff recruitment

Communication

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

The Resident Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of our residential living environment, ensuring our accommodation is safe, compliant, well-maintained and welcoming for residents and visitors. Leading the on-site team, the role is accountable for delivering a high-quality resident experience, maintaining strong operational standards, and supporting the overall performance of the residence.

Operational Management

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the residence, ensuring smooth, efficient and well-organised services
• Act as the senior on-site point of reference for residents, staff and external stakeholders
• Ensure the residence is consistently presented to a high standard across all areas

People Leadership

• Manage, coordinate and support the on-site team, including customer service and maintenance functions
• Plan staffing levels, rotas and workload to ensure adequate coverage at all times
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of team members

Resident Experience

• Ensure a positive, welcoming and professional experience for residents throughout their stay
• Oversee arrivals, departures and room turnaround processes
• Act as an escalation point for complaints or resident issues, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution
• Promote a strong sense of community and resident wellbeing within the residence

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, fire safety and local regulatory requirements
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate control measures
• Ensure incidents and accidents are managed, recorded and escalated in line with company procedures.

Facilities and Maintenance

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the building, bedrooms and communal areas
• Ensure planned and reactive maintenance is completed within agreed timescales
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality and value for money

Financial and Performance Oversight

• Support budget management and cost control for the residence
• Monitor key operational performance indicators, including resident satisfaction and service delivery
• Complete required operational and performance reporting accurately and on time

About You:

You are an experienced and dependable Resident Manager with a strong understanding of operating residential buildings within the Spanish regulatory and cultural context. You are comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the residence while acting in line with company policies, local legislation, and collective agreements where applicable.

You have a practical understanding of Spanish health and safety requirements, building compliance, and contractor management, and you are confident coordinating external suppliers, maintenance providers, and service partners in accordance with local labour and procurement practices.

You are highly organised and reliable, with the ability to manage operational priorities, budgets, and service standards while respecting regulated working hours, rest periods, and local employment protections. You plan effectively to ensure service continuity without relying on excessive overtime or informal working arrangements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a residential, hospitality, property management, or accommodation-based role with responsibility for day-to-day operations.
• Experience managing residential buildings or comparable environments within Spain, with a clear understanding of local operational and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish health and safety regulations, building compliance, and statutory obligations relevant to residential properties..
• Ability to manage budgets, monitor costs, and support financial controls in accordance with company policies.
• Experience handling resident queries, complaints, and escalations in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.
• Experience supervising on-site teams or service partners, providing clear direction while respecting professional boundaries and local management norms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate sound judgement, and escape issues appropriately when required.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• A good working knowledge of English to support communication with central teams and stakeholders.