General Manager - Student Housing

Job description

At aparto, we're more than just student accommodation, we're a community that acts as a home-away-from-home for students across the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. We understand that university life is a significant transition for many, often marking the first time they've lived away from their families. That's why we strive to make aparto not just a place to stay, but a vibrant, supportive environment where students can make lifelong friends, discover new possibilities, and have experiences that will shape their futures.

Role ProfileAs General Manager you will lead your team to create positive, memorable experiences for our residents while ensuring that properties meet operational, financial, and business performance goals. You will champion and execute company strategies related to property management operations, driving improvement and operational excellence.

Develop the annual Business Plan in collaboration with Operations and Sales management. Monitor the plan through weekly forecasts.

Manage contract negotiations with suppliers and partners.

Actively participate in the commercialization of residence services for both B2B and B2C clients via various sales platforms.

Implement strategies to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs where possible.

Review and analyze monthly reporting with the finance team for reporting to ownership.

Manage teams, training, and job satisfaction alongside Operations Management.

Coordinate and follow up on the Annual Occupational Risk Prevention Plan.

Work on continuous quality improvement through analysis and execution of action plans.

Oversee daily operations: check-in, check-out, cleaning, incidents, maintenance, etc.

Maintain operational contact with B2B clients and follow up on agreements during their stay.

Coordinate and support events held at the establishment.

Comply with ESG policies and manage/supervise sustainability certifications.

Ensure compliance with local and/or national legal requirements regarding the activity.

Guarantee a warm and welcoming environment for clients, employees, and visitors.

Ensure the residence provides a safe environment for living and working.

Person SpecificationMinimum Requirements include:

Good level of general education

Experience using property management software are essential

Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong written and numeric skills

Excellent communication skills at all levels

Great knowledge and understanding of operations management with the ability to implement it effectively

This role would suit someone with an approachable yet professional, responsive, and dedicated manner

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Bromwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English