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Posted 20 July, 2026

Assistant Manager (6 Month Contract)

The People Pod
Broughton, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Edinburgh| £30,000 + 10% Bonus (pro-rata)

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Calling All Hotel, Retail & Hospitality Managers!

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Are you an Assistant Hotel Manager, Duty Manager, Front Office Manager, Operations Manager or Hospitality Leader looking for a fresh challenge?

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We're recruiting for a premium residential living brand seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of a high-quality residence in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your hospitality leadership, customer service and operational management skills in a role that offers a better work-life balance than many traditional hotel environments.

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The Role

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You'll support the Residence Manager in delivering an exceptional resident experience while leading a front-of-house and operational team.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Leading and motivating a customer-focused team
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  • Delivering exceptional resident and guest experiences
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  • Maintaining high operational and presentation standards
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  • Supporting facilities, maintenance and contractor management
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  • Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met
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  • Assisting with events, resident engagement and community building
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  • Supporting operational performance and day-to-day building management
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About You

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  • Management experience within hotels, hospitality, serviced apartments or leisure
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  • Passion for customer service and people leadership
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  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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  • A proactive, hands-on management style
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  • Experience managing standards, compliance and operational performance
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What's In It For You?

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  • £30,000 salary (Pro-rata)
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  • 10% bonus (pro-rata)
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  • 30 days holiday (pro rata)
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  • Birthday off
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  • Pension and wellbeing benefits
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  • Excellent work-life balance
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  • Opportunity to gain experience within a fast-growing residential living sector
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Immediate starters and candidates on short notice periods are highly desirable.

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