General Manager Stafford, England
Job description
General Manager – Brooklands House, Stafford.
Adlington Management Services (AMS) is an innovative specialist manager of high-quality retirement accommodation with care. The company is part of the multi-award-winning developer, Adlington Retirement Living.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic General Manager with great interpersonal and communication skills for our Retirement Living Community. Exclusively for the over 65’s, Brooklands House is situated in the town of Stafford, Staffordshire
Homeowners of the 55 privately-owned apartments benefit from modern, stylish living in a safe and secure environment. The development offers an independent lifestyle with tailored care and support available if needed, in addition to a host of communal facilities such as an on-site restaurant, Homeowners’ lounge, activities studio, therapy room, hairdressing salon, and more.
The Role – General Manager (Hospitality / Housing / Care)
As General Manager at Brooklands House, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, customer focused housing management, social activities, care and support, catering, maintenance, and administration services.
Managing a small team, your duties will include, although not be limited to:
· Ensuring the smooth delivery of all services within the community
· Implementing a programme of leisure and social activities for homeowners. Including the promotion and use of all the facilities
· Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with homeowners, relatives, colleagues, and professional advisors, providing a welcoming and homely atmosphere
· Providing assistance and monitoring homeowners on a daily basis, ensuring care and support plans are in place for all homeowners who require them.
· Ensuring that housing and wellbeing services are managed effectively within compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Supporting the resales team in promoting and selling properties
- Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety related policies and procedures
· Reviewing all contractors, procedure manuals and undertaking value for money reviews
· Collecting and banking funds for service charges and the guest suite
Our Requirements – General Manager (Hospitality / Housing / Care)
· Proven managerial experience gained within the hospitality, care, housing sector or a customer service focused business
· Strong leadership and communication skills
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· Ability to deal with complex issues, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
Although not essential, knowledge of regulatory requirements for housing and wellbeing services, and knowledge of best practice in housing provision for older people would be highly advantageous.
The Package
Our quality focused, family run businesses make significant investments in employees with ongoing success directly attributed to a strong emphasis on teamwork and open communication. Each member of the workforce is valued, and support is provided for career development.
As the General Manager, you will benefit from:
· A salary of up to £34.320 dependent on experience and qualifications
· 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
· 6% employer pension contributions
· Private healthcare
· Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
· Working in a purpose-built retirement community
· Support from a professional head office team
You will be employed on a permanent, full-time contract, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £34,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Otley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 21/03/2023
Reference ID: AMS-ADLBRO
