General Manager

Castle Village is a beautiful independent retirement village nestled in mature woodland on the outskirts of Berkhamsted town centre. With stunning gardens, a mix of spacious apartments and charming cottages, and a Grade II listed clubhouse featuring a restaurant, bar, library, meeting rooms, and sports courts, Castle Village offers an exceptional environment for residents to live their best lives.

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a General Manager to lead day\-to\-day operations and ensure a best\-in\-class experience for our residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Develop and implement the Asset Business Plan and operational delivery plans for the village, ensuring alignment with RVG’s overall strategy.


• Financial Management: Manage the village profit and loss account, including budgets, revenue streams, and operational costs, ensuring financial health and sustainability.


• Resident Experience: Lead hospitality and wellbeing programs, delivering outstanding experiences for residents and fostering engagement, independence, and community spirit.


• Team Leadership: Build, inspire, and develop a high\-performing team; set individual and team performance targets, provide coaching, and implement succession plans for key roles.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues, care providers, and the wider community, responding to needs and ensuring excellent communication.


• Facilities \& Property Management: Oversee property and maintenance plans, ensuring the village remains safe, compliant, and a high\-quality environment for residents.


• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and service excellence, applying best practices and innovation to improve resident and business outcomes.


• Project Management: Lead village development projects, including refurbishments or new\-build programs, ensuring minimal disruption and keeping residents informed.


• Safety \& Compliance: Maintain a safety\-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness across all areas of the village.

• 3–6 years’ general management experience with proven operational leadership.


• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P\&Ls.


• Passion for delivering exceptional customer and resident experiences.


• Ability to inspire, develop, and lead a team in a collaborative environment.


• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long\-term vision into actionable plans.

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