Village General Manager

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. We are now seeking a Village General Manager to lead our operations team at the soon-to-be opened Widmore Park.

After seven years of phenomenal growth and numerous awards, we are backed by a joint venture partnership between Legal & General PLC and NatWest Group Pension Trustee Limited. We are on course to significantly transform the later life experience in the UK with a commitment to expand our portfolio to 34 retirement villages, which equates to around 5,000 age-appropriate homes for retirees.

If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally, and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

The Role:

• Ensuring the smooth delivery of all activities across the village including food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, grounds, well-being etc.
• Efficiently managing the estate; continuously improving through effective planned maintenance and investment in equipment and services to maintain operational excellence.
• Identifying and addressing all areas for improvement impacting the customer and resident experience.
• Driving vibrancy in the village through promotion and use of all facilities.
• Empowering every colleague to deliver amazing experiences for our residents.
• Ensuring every colleague understands and delivers against our values and service proposition.
• Identifying and developing outstanding talent.
• Managing service charges and the reserve fund budget.
• Delivering food and beverage revenues and maintaining costs within budgets.
• Supporting the sales teams in promoting and selling properties.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety related policies and procedures.

Key Requirements:

• An extensive background in senior-level management in the Integrated Retirement Community (IRC) sector or related field such as property/estate management, hospitality, leisure or retail, or retirement living.
• Dynamic, confident and innovative leader with strong commercial and networking skills with the ability to manage a large team with an open, approachable personality.
• Excellent budgeting and financial awareness, together with a demonstrable record of exceeding standards in all areas.

The Benefits:

• £50,000 to £60,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0).
• Medicash health plan.
• Enhanced family benefits.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary.
• 5% matched pension scheme.
• Access to SMART tech.
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Access to an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you’ll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!