General Manager (Maternity Cover) (72) Cardiff, Wales
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Salary: GBP43000 - GBP43000 per annum
We’re partnering with one of the UK’s leading purpose-built student accommodation providers to recruit aGeneral Managerfor a large, flagship site in Cardiff. This is a maternity cover role (until January 2027).
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 & safety, supplier management, and maintaining a high‑quality building environment.
- Manage budgets, P&L, 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.
