Overview

We’re partnering with one of the UK’s leading purpose-built student accommodation providers to recruit a

General Manager

for a large, flagship site in Cardiff. This is a 15-month maternity cover role, but there is genuine long-term career potential for the right person to progress within the business.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 and safety, supplier management, and maintaining a high-quality building environment.Manage budgets, PandL, 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 leadership, ideally in PBSA, residential property, hotels, or a similar service-driven sector.Strong commercial mindset - comfortable with lettings, sales, or hitting financial targets.Highly organised, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day challenges.A natural leader who can empower teams, build culture, and deliver results.What’s on offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.The chance to take full ownership of a large, flagship Cardiff site.Genuine opportunities for progression with a market-leading PBSA operator experiencing strong growth.An opportunity to make a tangible impact on students’ lives while running a building with real commercial accountability.This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, responsibility, and results - a true business leader who enjoys the challenge of combining operational excellence with sales drive.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

ContractJob function

Management and Sales

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