The People Pod
Assistant Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Edinburgh| £30,000 + 10% Bonus (pro-rata)
Calling All Hotel, Retail & Hospitality Managers!
Are you an Assistant Hotel Manager, Duty Manager, Front Office Manager, Operations Manager or Hospitality Leader looking for a fresh challenge?
We're recruiting for a premium residential living brand seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of a high-quality residence in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your hospitality leadership, customer service and operational management skills in a role that offers a better work-life balance than many traditional hotel environments.
The Role
You'll support the Residence Manager in delivering an exceptional resident experience while leading a front-of-house and operational team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and motivating a customer-focused team
- Delivering exceptional resident and guest experiences
- Maintaining high operational and presentation standards
- Supporting facilities, maintenance and contractor management
- Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met
- Assisting with events, resident engagement and community building
- Supporting operational performance and day-to-day building management
About You
- Management experience within hotels, hospitality, serviced apartments or leisure
- Passion for customer service and people leadership
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, hands-on management style
- Experience managing standards, compliance and operational performance
What's In It For You?
- £30,000 salary (Pro-rata)
- 10% bonus (pro-rata)
- 30 days holiday (pro rata)
- Birthday off
- Pension and wellbeing benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to gain experience within a fast-growing residential living sector
Immediate starters and candidates on short notice periods are highly desirable.
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