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Fresh are recruiting a dynamic, people-focused General Manager to lead operations at our 61 bed student accommodation development Optima in Loughborough. This is a senior leadership role requiring a decisive, commercially minded manager who can lead from the front and deliver results across people performance, sales, compliance and customer experience.
Job Responsibility:
Recruit, lead and develop the on-site team including performance management in line with company policies
Proactively drive and convert sales by working towards business‑wide KPIs, while motivating and supporting team members to achieve their targets
Control site budgets, forecasting and expenditure
Own the end-to-end resident journey from enquiry to check out
Oversee all aspects of site operations, ensuring site operates safely, efficiently and remains fully compliant
Act as the primary representative of the Fresh brand, managing stakeholder and client relationships
Drive service standards, resident satisfaction and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Proven leadership and people management experience
Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of delivering sales or revenue targets
Confidence in managing compliance, safety and operational risk
A genuine passion for people, service and community-building
The ability to make decisions under pressure and lead from the front
What we offer:
A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on-job training
A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays to recharge and enjoy life beyond work
An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications
Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses
Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform
Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme
Access to exclusive shopping discounts to help your money go further
Life Insurance for peace of mind
Be part of an award‑winning culture that celebrates excellence and innovation
Work in an environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and community connection
Join a business recognised for delivering market‑leading resident satisfaction
Benefit from clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation