General Manager - London

At Blueground, our vision is to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. For us, that means ensuring our guests have the peace of mind, flexibility & confidence they need to explore life’s latest adventure.

We’ve grown a lot since our founding in 2013, having raised more than $258m+ in funding, to date -- and that’s just the beginning. We’re now hosting guests in more than 15,000 homes in 32 cities around the world (and growing!), with an aim to hit 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2025.

Our vision comes to life through our ways of working. For our 1,000+ member team located across 17 countries, we’ve created a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity.

We believe our people should have the power to choose their preferred way to work. Depending on the role’s requirements, team members can choose to work full time in one of our offices, work fully remote, or choose a hybrid model between the two.

We are driven by our core values. To our team, Time is our most important resource. Excellence isn’t simply a standard, but an exciting way to look at life. We Care deeply about our guests and colleagues. Our relationships are built around Transparency, which builds trust and improves communication.

We are looking for a General Manager to lead our operations in London. The General Manager position is one of the most exciting and impactful roles at Blueground. 
As the leader of the London office and a member of Blueground's global leadership team, you will own your P&L and manage all business activities: from hiring your team, to on-boarding and marketing units, to building strong relationships with the local real estate industry. You will directly lead a team of high performing professionals focused on operations and real estate to its next phase of scaling up. 
This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to execute initiatives that drive growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.

What you will focus on:

• Owning the P&L for Blueground's London business.
• Scaling a best-in-class team for real estate and operations.
• Defining city priorities and goals, and managing performance on a monthly and quarterly basis by setting relevant KPIs and incentive structure.
• Identifying unexplored opportunities and adapting the business model to local requirements, taking into account potential regulatory constraints.
• Staying actively educated on London real estate trends to adapt and refine leasing strategy.
• Shaping and sharing best practices with the rest of the network towards the constant efficiency improvement of our global operations.
• Being the face of Blueground in London- local PR and networking events.
• Collaborating with Product, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Technology and Client Experience teams to meet the needs of the local market.

What we are looking for:

• 6+ years of experience in a managerial role (general management or operations); Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Extensive knowledge of PnL management, including budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Background in real estate with demonstrated success in originating, negotiating, executing, and managing real estate deals would be beneficial.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary & annual performance bonus & GM award
• Blueground Stock Option Plan
• Flexible paid time off
• Group Health Insurance program
• Enhanced parental leave
• Dynamic working environment with talented people
• Flexible work environment through our Blueground Nomads employee mobility program
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in LA and winter in Dubai!

At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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