General Manager

Hintel UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accommodation provider is seeking a General Manager in Bristol to oversee operations and drive occupancy rates. In this hands-on role, you'll lead and inspire your team to achieve high standards of service delivery while managing budgets and fostering community partnerships. The ideal candidate has a proven background in operations and people leadership, coupled with experience in commercial success and student community engagement. This position offers a chance to shape a thriving environment where students feel supported.

Qualifications

• Proven background in operations and people leadership.
• Experience in maximizing occupancy and driving sales.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop on-site team for excellent service delivery.
• Drive lettings and sales performance to achieve targets.
• Manage operations including compliance and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Sales performance

Budget management

Partnership building

Community development

Job description

Job Description

We’re partnering with one of the UK’s leading purpose-built student accommodation providers to recruit a General Manager for a site in Bristol.

This is a hands on leadership role where you’ll combine commercial drive with people leadership. From maximising occupancy and driving sales, to overseeing day-to-day operations and creating a community students love, you’ll be at the heart of both the commercial success and operational excellence of the site.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, inspire and develop your on-site team, setting high standards and ensuring first-class service delivery.
• Drive lettings and sales performance to achieve full occupancy and hit commercial targets.
• Take full ownership of operations : facilities, compliance, health & safety, supplier management, and maintaining a high-quality building environment.
• Manage budgets, P&L, and financial performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and control costs.
• Build and nurture partnerships with universities, local businesses, and community organisations to raise the profile of the scheme.
• Shape a thriving student community where residents feel safe, supported, and proud to live.

About you

Proven background in operations and people lea...