House Manager
Cheltenham - UK
Job Summary
House Manager Retirement Living
Location: Willoughby PlaceStation Road Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: 18798.00 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus
We do not currently offer sponsorship applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking problem-solving and event organisation
McCarthy Stone the UKs leading retirement living provider is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate at Station Road Bouton-on-the-Water Cheltenham
Why Work with McCarthy Stone
We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits including:
- Group personal pension and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working hours
- Work in beautiful surroundings
- Generous annual leave (25 days rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays
- Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards supermarkets restaurants and more)
Role Overview House Manager
As House Manager youll be the friendly professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes
- Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors
- Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance guidance or support
- Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners families and friends
- Handling resident concerns with sensitivity confidentiality and respect
- Overseeing estate management including communal areas gardens and grounds
- Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings
- Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements
About You What Were Looking For
Were looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role
- Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service
- Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment
- Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure
- Is comfortable using Microsoft Word Outlook and other basic digital tools
- Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)
- Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)
Training & Development
Youll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes which include:
- First Aid certification
- Dementia Friends training
- Workplace safety courses
- Ongoing development and progression support
Apply Now
If youre looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility variety and community impact wed love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed as soon as theyre received. We may appoint before the closing date so early application is encouraged.
Please note:
McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We do not currently offer sponsorship applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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About Us
As the UKs leading developer and manager of retirement communities we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025 McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24200 people.
We believe in championing the role wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life so they feel more connected recognised and valued than late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
Our Customers
The Benefits
24 days annual leave
Pension
plan
Life
assurance
Employee assistance helpline
Health
screening
Eyecare voucher scheme
Long service award
Testimonials
I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. Its a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.
Linda Diamond House Manager
Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks its all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel even if it was through a screen!
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner
From my first week I felt like part of the team everyone is helpful and pro-active which is crucial in a fast paced environment. Ive had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects its a very hands-on approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate
Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment watching them settle in and make friends and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.
Caroline Craig-cordel Sales Consultant
I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldnt dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns but here it happens all the time.
Stan Smolyar Head of Brand
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