General Manager

Fresh Property Group Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Property Group Limited is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee its student accommodation in Reading. This role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring an excellent living environment for residents. The candidate should have a strong leadership background and experience in residential management, with a focus on operational efficiency and resident satisfaction. Benefits include training, generous holiday entitlement, and health cash plans.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days

Dedicated training team for development

In-house Learning & Development team

Health cash plan

Access to wellbeing programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive shopping discounts

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential establishment operations.
• Ability to manage pressure and deliver results.
• Focus on driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and management of the student accommodation.
• Lead the on-site team to create a supportive living environment.
• Manage budgets and liaise with stakeholders to enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Accountability

Collaboration

Budget Management

Job description

Fresh is seeking a dynamic and passionate General Manager to oversee operations at our student accommodation development in Reading.

We’re looking for a General Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values excellence, and wants to make a meaningful impact on residents within the building they are managing.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated on-site team and working closely with them to create a supportive yet safe living environment for residents. Your leadership will set the tone for the property, fostering collaboration and encouraging everyone to go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome.

A key responsibility of the General Manager is to oversee the effective management of the building. This includes managing budgets, liaising with stakeholders, and proactively seeking solutions to ensure the site continues to deliver exceptional performance.

About you:

We're looking for a motivated leader who thrives in a problem-solving environment and has proven experience taking full accountability for the day-to-day operations of a residential establishment. While this role can be demanding, you must be able to manage pressure effectively, ensuring both you and your team achieve the best possible results. Ultimately, this role is focused on delivering a high-quality living experience for residents, while driving operational efficiency and fostering a positive, engaging atmosphere.

Think you hold these qualities and skills? Apply today!

Benefits of working at Fresh:

• A dedicated training team to assist you with development of your on-job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days from day one to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development, including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts to help your money go further!
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.

About Fresh:

Fresh is a multi award-winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We’re looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you’re a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you’ll fit right in!