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Retirement Villages Operations Manager

Job details
Posting date: 18 February 2026
Salary: £47,008.00 to £52,231.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: WR5 1DU
Company: Platform Housing Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0388

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Summary

Do you have experience leading teams to make a real difference? We are looking for a Retirement Villages Operations Manager to join us to drive high-performing operational management across our Retirement Village portfolio. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations for the Retirement Villages, ensuring compliance, safety and an outstanding customer service.

Why join us as a Retirement Villages Operations Manager?You'll be joining a value driven organisation. At Platform Housing, you'll be surrounded by a collaborative team that champions trust, respect and wellbeing.

You'll have the space to mentor others and develop your own professional growth. This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, supporting colleagues to thrive and delivering a service that enhances the lives of our customers.

What could you be doing?
-Leading day-to-day operations for Retirement Villages, ensuring compliance, safety, and outstanding service.

-Inspiring and developing a high-performing team through coaching, engagement, and clear accountability.

-Driving customer satisfaction and sustainable communities through proactive lettings, housing management, and service innovation.

-Managing budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money and financial accuracy.

-Championing continuous improvement, technology adoption, and data-driven decision-making.

Where is this role based?Whilst this is a home-based role, you will be required to travel to group offices and schemes regularly to support your team.

What are some things we need from you?
-Proven leadership gained in a housing, care partnering or specialist accommodation services.

-Knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and housing management.

-Excellent people management skills with a focus on performance and engagement.

-Experience with tendering and contract management.

-Experience with managing budgets and ability to use Microsoft Excel.

-A proven ability to communicate at all levels with a wide range of people including stakeholders at management level.

-You will have the ability to innovate and embrace change.

-As you will be required to visit our service areas, you will require a driving license and use of your own vehicle.

-This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in-person on 17th March at Cathedral Park, Hereford.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you would like to find out more, please contact recruitment@platformhg.com.

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