Temporary General Manager (Property)

Temporary General Manager (Property)

Location: Brighton
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full Time in office, Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:00)
Salary: £19.49ph

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring smooth and efficient running. 
Oversee all operational activity, including health & safety compliance, statutory testing, risk management, and out-of-hours service provision. 
Support budget management, expenditure control, invoicing, profit and loss reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 
Act as the primary representative of the business on site, delivering an exceptional experience for residents, visitors, clients, and stakeholders. 
Monitor resident feedback and implement immediate actions to maintain and improve service standards. 
Oversee rent collection, occupancy, sales performance, and key operational KPIs. 
Support community engagement initiatives, including resident events, open days, and site activities. 
Respond effectively to health & safety matters, complaints, wellbeing concerns, and safeguarding issues, escalating where appropriate. 
Produce and contribute to operational reports covering compliance, financial performance, sales activity, and resident wellbeing. 
Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, customer experience, and service delivery. 

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in an operational management or General Manager role within property, student accommodation, residential, hospitality, facilities management, or a similar customer-focused environment. 
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team. 
A solid understanding of health & safety legislation, compliance, risk management, and safeguarding procedures. 
Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, financial reporting, KPIs, and revenue performance. 
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent the business professionally. 
Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. 
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly understand operational priorities and provide immediate stability
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed