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The Vacancy House Manager – Retirement Living
Location: Willoughby Place,
Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, CheltenhamHours: 25 hours per week
Salary:
£18,798.00 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship — applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service?Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation?
McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate at Station Road, Bouton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham
Why Work with McCarthy Stone?
We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including:
- Group personal pension and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working hours
- Work in beautiful surroundings
- Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays
- Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)
Role Overview – House Manager
As House Manager, you’ll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes
- Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors
- Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support
- Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners’ families and friends
- Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect
- Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds
- Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings
- Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements
About You – What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role
- Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service
- Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment
- Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure
- Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools
- Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)
- Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)
Training & Development
You’ll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include:
- First Aid certification
- Dementia Friends training
- Workplace safety courses
- Ongoing development and progression support
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact — we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed as soon as they’re received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.
Please Note
McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We do not currently offer sponsorship — applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!