General Manager

Pertemps; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for a student accommodation facility in Nottingham. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the site, overseeing the on-site team, and addressing student needs. The ideal candidate should possess strong management skills and previous experience in hospitality or a similar environment. This position is currently temporary with the potential to become permanent, and offers an hourly rate of £15.00 prior to transition to salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role is required.
• Ideal candidate should have led a small team in a hospitality or similar environment.
• Must be calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall running of the student accommodation site.
• Delegate tasks and manage the on-site team effectively.
• Handle student enquiries and complaints professionally.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership in hospitality or customer service

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

General Manager Student Accommodation

Nottingham, Close to City Centre.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm

Contract: Temporary Ongoing, with potential for permanent appointment

Start Date: January 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and confident General Manager to lead operations at a large student accommodation facility in Nottingham. This is a senior, site-based role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the building, team leadership, and delivering an excellent experience for our students and visitors.

This is an ongoing position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate, subject to internal recruitment processes. You will receive a structured handover of 3 to 4 weeks with the current General Manager will be provided to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Whilst on a temporary basis this role would be paid an hourly rate of £15.00p/h, however if permanent position obtained this would move to a salaried position with increased numeration.

The Role

• As the most senior member of staff on site, you will have full accountability for:
• The overall running of the site
• Delegating tasks and managing the on-site team
• Handling student enquiries and complaints in a professional and effective manner
• Escalating issues to the relevant internal departments where required
• Liaising with contractors
• Carrying out reception desk duties, including greeting visitors and responding to emails and phone calls
• Maintaining high standards of service, safety, and compliance at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a management role
• Has ideally led a small team within a residential, hospitality, student accommodation, or customer-focused environment
• Is confident, organised, and calm under pressure
• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Is professional, approachable, and customer-focused

If you are an experienced manager looking for a hands‑on leadership role within a busy and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you, apply with your CV today!