General Manager - Student Living & Operations

Homes For Students; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Retail discounts

Birthday day off

Car leasing scheme

Cycle-to-work

Charity days (2)

Life insurance

Funding for qualification

Job summary

Homes for Students is seeking a General Manager in Leeds to lead a thriving student community and drive exceptional service across sales, maintenance and housekeeping.

You will motivate the team, manage budgets, and apply health and safety practices while delivering a welcoming home away from home for students. The role commences with September check-ins and requires strong communication and organisational abilities, supported by a regional team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a similar environment.
• Strong data presentation and analysis capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a student accommodation team to deliver exceptional living experiences.
• Oversee sales, maintenance, and housekeeping to maintain high service standards.
• Manage check-in, check-out, and room turnaround processes, starting September.
• Support new students and resolve customer or operational issues.
• Collaborate with regional teams to align with Homes for Students processes.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Team leadership

IT proficiency

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Homes for Students is seeking a General Manager in Leeds to lead a thriving student community and drive exceptional service across sales, maintenance and housekeeping.

You will motivate the team, manage budgets, and apply health and safety practices while delivering a welcoming home away from home for students. The role commences with September check-ins and requires strong communication and organisational abilities, supported by a regional team.