General Manager CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
About Collegiate
Collegiate AC is a leading operator of student accommodation in the UK. With nearly 10,000 beds across leading university cities and towns across the UK, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience to international, domestic, postgraduate and undergraduate students across the UK. The key to Collegiate UK’s ongoing growth is its focus on delivering excellence and its internal team that deliver this. With recent growth Collegiate UK is looking to further strengthen is marketing team with a new marketing manager role focused on developing brand and delivering and optimising local and national marketing strategies.
Our Approach
Collegiate’s philosophy is to create an unforgettable student experience through inspiring and supportive living environments, where the students are safe, comfortable and at complete ease. This commitment to develop and offer high-quality student accommodation with a focus on well-being has been recognised through various awards and panels both by industry professionals and students. Our students can be assured that they will live in the best and most supportive environment to enjoy their university years. Provding them with everything they need and didn’t realise they needed.
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Our Locations
Birmingham
Cheltenham
Gloucester
Newcastle
Sheffield
Bristol
Coventry
Ipswich
Norwich
Southampton
Cambridge
Derby
Leicester
Nottingham
Winchester
Our head office Ardington, Oxfordshire
Cardiff
Exeter
London
Portsmouth
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Job Description
General Manager Head of Operations Site 37.5 / week
Role title: Reports to: Division: Hours:
Key Responsibilties The key duties for the role are: • Achieve full occupancy levels for the accommodation each academic year • Have complete awareness of rooms and rates within the property • Deliver an exceptional experience to all customers throughout the sales process and beyond • Identify and build relationships with Universities/Student Unions and other relevant organisations with the operating city • Maintain up to date information on competitor operations within the city • Assist the site operations team with day to day management of the site • Comply with all onsite operating policies and procedures • Plan and prioritize tasks on a daily basis • Have a can do attitude and hands on approach to all tasks • Organise events for students throughout the year • Provide accurate and timely reporting where necessary • Ad hoc tasks Please note that due to the nature of the business and this specific role there are a large number of ad-hoc tasks which occur throughout the year – the JD is not exhaustive. The nature of the role means that you may be required to work outside of your hours (move in weekends, summer etc). Travel may be required.
Skills/Ability/Knowledge: • Previous Management experience essential • Evidence of delivering against sales targets • Hospitality or Property background
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Application Process
Application should consist of a CV and Covering letter please send to Hannah Searle hannah.searle@mrgpeople.co.uk 07966 827 413
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