Assistant Manager

Job description

Step into Management in Purpose-Driven Senior Living This Assistant Manager role is an exciting opportunity to build on your experience, take on more responsibility, and play a key part in creating a welcoming, well-run community where residents feel supported every day. With clear career pathways available to General Manager level, if that is your passion, this role also offers the opportunity to continue growing your career with Birchgrove.
About Birchgrove Birchgrove is an innovative build-to-rent operator, exclusively for the over 65s. We bring purpose to our work and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our colleagues and our customers. We put our colleagues and residents at the heart of everything that we do and love to make a difference.
What You'll Be Doing As Assistant Manager, you'll support the General Manager across all community operations. You'll step up as primary deputy, gaining comprehensive leadership experience across every department.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations covering sales, F&B, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident well-being
• Promote resident independence whilst maintaining their dignity and privacy
• Manage teams including housekeeping and front of house staff
• Support financial management including rent control and budget oversight
• Plan and execute resident events that foster community and inclusion
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and conduct risk assessments
• Collaborate on sales activities including tours and outreach initiatives
• Supervise building maintenance and coordinate preventative schedules

What We're Looking For

• Extensive background in Care, Hospitality or Senior Living sectors
• Experience managing teams and directly supervising staff
• Knowledge of financial management and budget analysis
• Experience conducting resident assessments covering health and welfare
• Understanding of safeguarding adults at risk
• Understanding of the care of the elderly
• Proven ability in sales strategies and operations
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends
• Experience creating and implementing risk assessments

Why Work for Us

• Opportunity for growth: We invest in career progression with clear pathway to General Manager
• Collaborative culture where ideas are valued and you have real autonomy
• Make meaningful impact on residents and community through your work
• Competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare cash back and electric car scheme
• Join the UK's leading company in senior living sector

If you're passionate about senior care and ready to accelerate your management career whilst making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your leadership journey with us.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leatherhead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Month

Published at

07-07-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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