Residence Manager with English and Spanish

Are you an experienced multi-site operations leader with strong people skills and financial acumen? Our client, a leading student accommodation provider, is looking for a Residence Manager to oversee their Barcelona residences and ensure an outstanding living experience for students.

Key languages

English – Full professional proficiency

Spanish – Full professional proficiency

Main responsibilities

Lead operations across two residences (approx. 550 beds).

Manage, coach, and develop a team of up to 16 employees .

Oversee budgets, invoicing, payroll, and cost control.

Ensure Health & Safety compliance and manage third-party contractors.

Drive strategic planning and ensure smooth operations during peak periods.

Collaborate with the Head of Departments (marketing, sales, operations).

Core skills / experience

Experience in a multi-site management role (retail, supermarket, or high-volume operations) delivering outstanding service.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Hands-on, people-oriented, and empathetic manager.

Financially savvy with cost and budget management.

Knowledge of Spanish labour legislation (HSE) .

What's on offer

Salary : Competitive Salary plus Bonus based on KPIs

Contract : Permanent, full-time

Working hours : 7 AM until 4 PM, 9 AM to 6 PM, and 11 AM-8 PM. One weekend in 3-4 weeks!

Our recruitment process?

Step 1 : Interview with a Recruiter : A friendly conversation to get to know you better and understand your background.

Step 2 : Interview with the North & Spain Regional Manager : A deeper discussion focusing on your skills, experience, and fit within the company

Step 3 : Final Interview with the Operations Director : A final meeting to align on vision, values, and your potential contribution