Accommodation Manager in Oban

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Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.

The Opportunity

As Accommodation Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the Glensanda accommodation facilities, ensuring that employees and visitors have access to well-maintained, safe and comfortable living and welfare spaces. You’ll lead a small team responsible for accommodation services, catering coordination, housekeeping and facility operations while ensuring all activities are compliant with health, safety, environmental and company standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day operation of accommodation facilities at the Glensanda site.
• Ensuring all accommodation, catering and welfare services operate in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Promoting a positive working culture and leading continuous improvement across accommodation services.
• Managing accommodation bookings and ensuring efficient use of facilities.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and facility presentation across accommodation and communal areas.
• Overseeing kitchen and accommodation equipment, ensuring it is maintained and operated correctly.
• Monitoring catering services, reviewing menus and gathering feedback to ensure meals are healthy, balanced and cost-effective.
• Managing purchasing and stock control for accommodation and catering services.
• Planning and managing departmental budgets and operational costs.
• Leading safety initiatives and proactive HSE activities within the department.
• Investigating incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Ensuring accurate records and documentation are maintained in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Managing staffing levels, shift rotas and holiday cover to ensure smooth operations.
• Supporting training, development and performance management of accommodation staff.
• Working closely with site leadership teams to support the wider Glensanda operational management team.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing accommodation, facilities, hospitality or welfare services within an operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, purchasing and operational planning.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in workplace facilities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing teams, rotas and staff development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site leadership and operational teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining excellent standards across facilities.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.