Accommodation Manager

37 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accommodation Manager to lead the operational management of our student residential service at Birmingham Newman University. This role is central to delivering a high-quality, student-focused accommodation experience, ensuring compliance with housing standards, supporting student welfare, and developing our residential offer in line with university strategy.

The Accommodation Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running and continuous development of halls of residence. Key areas include accommodation allocations, licence management, welfare and disciplinary support, compliance with the ANUK/Unipol Code of Practice, occupancy growth, and line management of the Accommodation Administrator and Res Life team. The postholder will also coordinate arrivals, departures, maintenance reporting, and incident response, working closely with Estates, Student Services and other departments to enhance the overall student experience.

Applicants should have proven experience in managing student accommodation or a similar residential service, with strong knowledge of housing compliance and student welfare support. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to lead a team, handle complex student issues, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) is required.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Steven Slotta, at s.slotta@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: 7 November 2025

Interview date: 10 December 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT. 

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