General manager Work, Jobs in Ashford (with Salaries)

General Manager
Mears Group —Aylesham
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
General Manager
YO! RESTAURANT —Ashford
- £41,300 - £43,300 a year
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Restaurant experience
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3d
Bodyshop General Manager
FMG Repair Services —Hastings
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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General Manager
Marston's Pubs —Ebbsfleet
- From £60,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Hotel
Quick apply
10d
General Manager
HandPickedHotels —Maidstone
- Management
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
1d
General Catering Manager
Holroyd Howe —Cranbrook
- £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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8d
Restaurant General Manager
GAD Corporation (do not delete) —Ashford
- £11 - £22 an hour
- Night shift
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
7d
General Showroom Manager
Wren —Canterbury
- £34,900 - £70,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
General Manager
Pizza Express —Hastings
- £35,700 - £44,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Area General Manager
Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham —Chatham
- From £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
General Manager
Popeyes UK —Rochester
- £38,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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General Manager - OTE c. £60k
Cosy Club Canterbury —Canterbury
- £44,000 - £49,900 a year
- Weekend availability
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General Manager
Distinctive Bars —Canterbury
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Area Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
4d
Relief Deputy General Manager
Pets at Home —Folkestone
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Cafe General Manager
Kitch Ltd —Canterbury
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
General Manager
PRET Maidstone —Maidstone
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Retail management
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10d
General Showroom Manager in waiting
Wren —Aylesford
- £34,900 a year
- Sales
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Area Manager - Mental Health Service
Porchlight —Canterbury
- £40,000 - £43,912 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- In-person
2d
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Area Manager, RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Rochester
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Flexible schedule

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General Manager

Mears Group -
Aylesham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £70,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Project management
Driving
Organisational skills
Contracts
IT
Leadership
Communication skills
Workday

Full job description

Annual salary: up to £70,000.00

REQ0038654

Contract Type:

Permanent

Business Area:

Housing Repairs and Maintenance

Location:

Aylesham - Miners Way

Annual salary: up to £70,000.00

General Manager

Location: Dover

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Mears Rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies + car allowance

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do, every day. Our culture is built on what we call our ‘Red Thread’ – the common values we share that make us what we are.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee local Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance contract in Dover, ensuring the business operates on sound operational and commercial principles. This pivotal role will drive a high-performing culture, foster professional client relationships, and embed a customer-focused ethos across the team. You will provide clear leadership, mentoring, and motivation to the branch team, setting strategic targets and objectives and leading by example. Key responsibilities include developing sustainable client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring exceptional customer engagement, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. You will manage performance against P&L targets, monitor KPIs, and uphold governance and risk management processes. Proficiency in business systems such as MCM, MSP, Dashboards, Workday, and compliance plans is essential. You will also embed company values and procedures through monthly Branch/Contract meetings, annual appraisals and annual staff surveys. If you are passionate about delivering efficient, high quality and high performing services, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrable strong understanding of the principles of contract/project management.
Experience of effectively leading and managing a team of Technical/Trades/Administrative staff.
Ability to effectively manage, support and resolve personnel issues.
Ability to work productively in a pressurised environment, acting decisively when faced with urgent issues while consistently maintaining a high level of service at all times.
Having a genuine understanding of industry and service delivery to a range of clients
IT literate utilising Microsoft packages.
Experience of managing in a Social Housing repairs and maintenance role
Experience of financial and commercial forecasting to include budgeting.
Experience of working towards social value targets.
Experience of developing sustainable client and stakeholder relationships.
A proven track record in achieving, monitoring and managing performance targets.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and challenge internally and externally.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to achieve targets.
Ability to proactively manage and analyse data.
Management of complaints which are promptly resolved and dealt with appropriately.
Detailed and up to date knowledge of health and safety practices.
UK full current driving licence.

Preferred Criteria:

SMSTS qualification
HNC/HND Building Studies qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience
A level 4/5 qualification in Leadership & Management or a willingness to work towards this if required

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Company Car Allowance
Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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