General Manager

Fresh Student Living

General Manager

£36000

Fresh Student Living, Williamsburgh, Renfrewshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 705377ba1d9745e6a8fc69231e1920d0

Full Job Description

This full-time role offers working hours of 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, you will play a pivotal part in the operations, working in an exciting, people-first environment dealing with people management, marketing, liaising with clients, budget control and rent collection with the opportunity to advance your own career in a fast-growing industry whilst helping deliver exceptional service to our residents.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and possess the skills for meticulous budget management, outstanding communication, and creative problem-solving skills, this role is made for you.

Our General Managers are responsible for delivering a 5

  • service to our customers and for the ongoing strategic plans for the development. Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Working alongside our exceptional Marketing Team to develop and implement a plan, including completing competitor analysis and keeping up to date with market changes.

  • The opportunity to grow the people within your team, by acting as mentor offering guidance and training and conducting regular 1-2-1s.

  • Drafting budgets utilising forecasting and expenditure reports (within approved budgets).

  • Organising and attending open days with current and prospective students.

  • Liaising with the account's teams processing invoices and compiling P&L reports.

  • Managing the process for all statutory testing within the property ensuring full compliance with all relevant legalisations and ensure all H&S issues are investigated correctly, taking appropriate action where necessary.


  • The role offers the opportunity to balance the operational aspects of the role with creating a social and fun atmosphere to create an environment where students want to live and work.

    We are looking for someone who is an adept communicator, who thrives in client interactions, excels in people management, and is passionate about mentoring and developing a team whilst ensuring seamless budget management. While experience in Property Management, including collection of rent and arrears, is advantageous, we value your ability to lead and motivate others, whilst creating a warm and welcoming environment for our students. Adaptability in communication styles, coupled with a calm and professional demeanour in high-pressure situations, is key.

    We are excited to be recruiting for a General Manager to join our team at MyPad Paisley, our unique student accommodation in the heart of Paisley which features a Social Space with Pool Table, 237 residents and Team ready to make MyPad the best it can be!, Fresh are a multi award-winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We're looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

    Fresh can offer you an exciting, collaborative, people-first environment where you can build your own career in a fast-growing industry.

    We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you're a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you'll fit right in!

    2.7 out of 5
    Paisley PA1
    £32,000 - £36,000 a year - Full-time,
  • A dedicated Training team to assist with your on-job training.

  • An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.

  • Health cash plan.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Exclusive shopping discounts.

  • Life Insurance.