City Manager

Overview
City Manager, Cork
40 hours per week
€55,000
Here at Yugo we are the global leader in student accommodation.
Making a difference is at the core of everything we do.
We create physical and virtual communities that are evolving into a unique global ecosystem upon which future generations of students can shape tomorrow's world.
We are currently on the lookout for a City Manager to join the team in our state-of-the-art purpose-built student accommodation in the heart of Cork.
As the City Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for 4 properties in Cork - Amnis House, Lee Point, Melbourn Point & Bottleworks.
If you're looking for a new and exciting challenge this is it.
This position has both an operational and strategic focus with the City Manager leading and supporting members of our residence- based teams to drive forward positive and memorable experiences for our students, as well as setting the future direction for the City.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Area Manager here is a snapshot of what you will do;
Use your upbeat, outgoing personality to lead, mentor and guide the team to ensure that the residence is running smoothly
Take full responsibility of the budget and P&L, and the financial performance of the residence.
You'll cross all the T's and dot the I's, to ensure you are managing costs and maximising profit for the property
Follow up on all sales opportunities and ensure the property is at capacity through short term and long term lets, not forgetting summer business activities
Build, manage and cultivate strong University partnerships and local relationships
Drive sales and marketing activities to ensure the residences are full and all marketing channels have been utilised to their full potential.
You have exceptionally high standards, and this is reflected in the overall presentation of the property, you will manage this through regular inspections and working with your facilities team
Manage 'the good' and turn around the 'not so good' - meaning you will handle complaints and offer excellent customer service to your students
Use your advanced knowledge of safety, security, compliance and building management to ensure core operating procedures are adhered to, followed up on and we are providing a safe secure home to our students
Maintain and develop relationships with key players at the local universities, as well as internal and external suppliers - again here is that winning personality
Be a smooth operator and ensure the smooth running of the operational calendar and student lifecycle from arrival, departure, and summer turn around
Along with the day to day activities within your role, you will also be required to manage your health and safety responsibilities as set out in Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Etc.
Act 1974, where it states that you have a duty to take care of yourself and those around you, by your acts or omissions and to cooperate with your employer on health and safety matters.
Qualifications
Sound good so far?
Here's what you'll need;
Relevant experience running a residence within hotels, hospitality, or better yet student accommodation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
Passion to ensure that students literally have the best experience of their lives whilst living with us a
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with our values of integrity, commitment and energy.
Experience within a fast paced, target driven environment with strong focus on sales and marketing
Preferred:
A preferred qualification and/or willingness to undertake training for Carbon Literacy as our Pillars are a fundamental part of our brand.
And the benefits?
Well apart from working with an amazing team of people you will also receive:
Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
5 weeks' annual leave
Additional 'YuDay' which is a paid day off every year to spend as you wish to support your wellness journey
Subsidised Health care & employee assistant program
Cycle to work scheme.
Social events and more
So, if you are currently looking to get stuck into an exciting new opportunity where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
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We can't wait to meet you.