General Manager - Student Accommodation

Job description

Overview Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating a home away from home for students? Do you have a knack for team motivation, a solid grasp of health and safety regulations, and a talent for managing budgets? Homes for Students, the UK's largest independent provider of Student Accommodation, is seeking a General Manager for The Aspen in Leicester. This role is 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.
About the Role As our General Manager, you will be the driving force behind an exceptional student living experience. You will work with your team to ensure top-notch customer service in sales, maintenance, and housekeeping, and you will lead to embed our core values and enable your team to excel. In September, you will oversee the check-in, check-out, and room turnaround processes. Strong communication skills will help you support new students and efficiently handle any customer or operational issues that arise. You will receive support from the wider Homes for Students family and an outstanding area and regional team as you grow within the company.
Responsibilities Provide leadership in a similar role or environment to guide the team and operations.
Present and analyse data to inform decisions and improvements.
Maintain impeccable organisational abilities and effective team coordination.
Lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team.
Utilise IT skills, including Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer Generous holiday package: 25 days, plus bank holidays.
Enhanced family leave packages.
Exclusive retail discounts.
Birthday entitlement to take a day off.
Car leasing scheme for a comfortable commute.
Cycle-to-work scheme to stay active and eco-friendly.
Two charity days per year.
Life insurance for peace of mind.
Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Diversity and Inclusion At Homes for Students, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.
If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey with us and believe you're the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help us create a home away from home for students!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-07-2026

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