Head of Accommodation

JOBS247 INC LTD; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

JOBS247 INC LTD is seeking a Head of Accommodation to lead and develop the Accommodation Services team in York. You will report to the Assistant Director (Accommodation) and oversee the end-to-end student journey, from Open Days to application and allocation, for a portfolio of over 7,000 beds.

You will build and manage partnerships with third-party owners/operators, drive accommodation strategy, and contribute to the year-round planning of services and initiatives for students.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in student or residential accommodation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accommodation provision.
• Experience managing partnerships and contracts with third-party owners and operators.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Assistant Director (Accommodation), you will manage the Accommodation Services team.
• The Accommodation Team is responsible for the student journey from first attending Open Days through to the application and allocation process for a portfolio of over 7,000 beds.

Skills

Senior leadership in student housing

Knowledge of accommodation provision

Partnerships and contracts management

Job description

Head of Accommodation focuses on reporting to the assistant director (accommodation), you will manage the accommodation services team.

What the role involves

• Reporting to the Assistant Director (Accommodation), you will manage the Accommodation Services team.
• The Accommodation Team is responsible for the student journey from first attending Open Days through to the application and allocation process for a portfolio of over 7,000 beds sp.

Skills and requirements

• As Head of Accommodation, you will also manage a range of partnerships and contracts with third-party owners and operators while ensuring a seamless experience for students.
• Senior leadership experience of student or residential accommodation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accommodation provision.

Confirmed role details

• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

Candidate fit

• It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with learners to the role.

Additional role context

• Supporting all business processes in the delivery of accommodation, being engaged in the year cycle and future planning of accommodation strategy.