Residence Manager
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jul 10, 2026
Job Description:
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 3rd August (exact date TBC).
This role is based at Carlton Hill Residences, Carlton Hill, Leeds and on-site only.
The Residence Manager (Building Safety & Operations) holds full operational responsibility for a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) site in Leeds, ensuring the building, its services, and on-site teams deliver a safe, compliant, and high-quality living environment.
As the senior on-site leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations across customer experience, maintenance, and housekeeping, leading teams and contractors to deliver consistently high standards. You will foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where residents feel supported and teams are enabled to perform at their best, while maintaining strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality resident experience, fostering community engagement, supporting resident wellbeing, and ensuring effective management of resident issues including complaints and anti-social behaviour.
You will play a critical role in embedding a strong culture of safety and compliance ensuring delivery of building safety obligations in line with the Building Safety Act 2022. This includes managing building risks through effective identification, monitoring, and control, working closely with central Health & Safety, Facilities Management and senior leadership teams. You will ensure clear communication with residents on safety matters, respond appropriately to incidents and emerging risks, and drive continuous improvement in building performance and resident wellbeing.
You will apply strong knowledge of residential operations, safety systems, and compliance frameworks, engaging effectively with residents and responding decisively to operational risks and incidents.
Unipol is a housing Charity, providing assistance in finding and supplying housing for students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. All those working in Unipol are jointly employed by Unipol and the University of Leeds. Further details about Unipol can be found here.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ;
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Laura Cryer, Housing Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a.
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Job Description:
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 3rd August (exact date TBC).
This role is based at Carlton Hill Residences, Carlton Hill, Leeds and on-site only.
The Residence Manager (Building Safety & Operations) holds full operational responsibility for a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) site in Leeds, ensuring the building, its services, and on-site teams deliver a safe, compliant, and high-quality living environment.
As the senior on-site leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations across customer experience, maintenance, and housekeeping, leading teams and contractors to deliver consistently high standards. You will foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where residents feel supported and teams are enabled to perform at their best, while maintaining strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality resident experience, fostering community engagement, supporting resident wellbeing, and ensuring effective management of resident issues including complaints and anti-social behaviour.
You will play a critical role in embedding a strong culture of safety and compliance ensuring delivery of building safety obligations in line with the Building Safety Act 2022. This includes managing building risks through effective identification, monitoring, and control, working closely with central Health & Safety, Facilities Management and senior leadership teams. You will ensure clear communication with residents on safety matters, respond appropriately to incidents and emerging risks, and drive continuous improvement in building performance and resident wellbeing.
You will apply strong knowledge of residential operations, safety systems, and compliance frameworks, engaging effectively with residents and responding decisively to operational risks and incidents.
Unipol is a housing Charity, providing assistance in finding and supplying housing for students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. All those working in Unipol are jointly employed by Unipol and the University of Leeds. Further details about Unipol can be found here.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ;
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Laura Cryer, Housing Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a.
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