Store Manager (8 Month contract)

Accommodation Manager - Premium Living (8-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)£38,000 Pro Rata (Approx. £25,300 for 8 Months) + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Immediate / Short Notice Candidates Preferred

Are you a high-performing Retail Store Manager or Area/Cluster Manager ready to step away from the high street and into a fresh, service-led environment?

This is a fantastic fixed-term opportunity (8 months) to bring your leadership, customer experience and operational expertise into a premium residential setting - delivering a five-star, hospitality-style experience without the pressures of retail trading hours.

You'll be joining a high-growth, design-led living brand, where standards, service and community are everything.

The Role

Think of this as running your own retail operation - just with a more balanced lifestyle and a different kind of customer.

You'll:

Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation of the residence
Lead, inspire and develop a front-of-house and operations team
Deliver a five-star resident experience, setting the standard for service
Drive presentation, standards and attention to detail across the building
Oversee maintenance coordination and ensure the building always looks its best
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards
Manage budgets, costs and overall performance
Create a vibrant, engaging community through events and resident interaction
Build strong relationships with local partners and universitiesWhat We're Looking For

Experience as a Retail Store Manager, Senior Assistant Manager or Area Manager (non-food preferred)
A genuine passion for customer experience and service excellence
Strong operational mindset - used to running a busy, high-footfall environment
A hands-on leader who leads from the front and sets the tone
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Commercial awareness with experience managing targets, budgets or KPIs
Energetic, engaging and naturally people-focusedWhat's In It For You?

£38,000 salary (pro rata for 8-month contract - approx. £25,300)
10% bonus potential (pro rata)
30 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
Your birthday off
Pension scheme
Employee perks & wellbeing support
The chance to gain experience in a fast-growing, premium sectorIf you're looking for a short-term opportunity that still gives you ownership, impact and a great working environment - this is a brilliant move away from retail while keeping everything you enjoy about leading a team.

Apply today with your CV