We're partnering with a leading operator in the student living sector to appoint a Head of Regional Operations to lead a major regional portfolio across the South of the UK.
You’ll take full ownership of a significant region, overseeing a multi-site portfolio and a large team of General Managers. This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape culture, drive accountability, and champion high standards from the ground up.
This is an exciting time to join - with significant refurb and investment projects already in motion, supported by a clear strategic direction and real momentum across the UK business. With expansion planned both nationally and internationally, this is a rare opportunity to lead through transformation, develop teams, and directly influence long-term success.
The Role
- Lead a major residential/student accommodation portfolio across the South.
- Manage and develop a team of GMs; rebuild and strengthen teams where needed.
- Drive operational excellence across leasing, service, compliance, and presentation.
- Own regional budgets, KPIs, and deliver against commercial goals.
- Be present and on-site and supporting the day-to-day operations.
What We're Looking For
- Strong regional leadership experience in PBSA, BTR, co-living or wider residential operations.
- Commercially minded, with confidence managing budgets and performance metrics.
- A team-focused leader with proven coaching and engagement skills.
- Credible, calm under pressure, and effective in a fast-evolving business.
- Happy to travel weekly across a large Southern-based portfolio.
Why Join?
- Competitive base salary plus bonus.
- Join at a pivotal time in the company’s journey with real opportunity to shape growth.
- Be part of a business backed by committed investors and strong executive leadership.
- Direct influence on a growing portfolio with major refurb projects and leasing uplift plans.
- A people-first culture with a focus on high standards, visibility, and accountability.
- Career progression opportunities aligned with long-term UK and international expansion.