Country Manager UK

🏡 Join GuestReady as our UK Country Manager!

GuestReady is a leading company in short-term rental and hospitality management, operating in the UK, France, Portugal, Spain, and the UAE. Since 2016, we’ve been redefining the industry with cutting-edge technology and top-notch service.

📌 Role Overview

We are looking for a Country Manager UK to lead and grow our operations in one of GuestReady’s most strategic markets.

This role is a unique opportunity to combi ne hospitality operations, direct property acquisitions, and multi-unit real estate gro wth with strong entrepreneurial drive. You will be responsible for expanding the UK portfolio, ensuring operational excellence, and building strong owner relationships while leading and developing the local team .

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Market Leadership

• Own the full multi-million GBP P&L responsibility for the UK business.
• Define and execute the UK market growth strategy in line with global objectives.
• Represent GuestReady in the UK as the face of the company with owners, partners, and other stakeholders.

Growth & Sales

• Drive direct property acquisitions and portfolio growth across the UK , with a strong focus on multi-unit buildings and innovative real estate opportunities .
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, landlords, developers, and partners, ensuring trust and fostering long-term collaboration.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.

Operations & Service Delivery

• Hold strategic responsibility for ensuring excellent guest and owner experiences.
• Partner closely with the Operations Manager to ensure efficient, scalable processes and seamless day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and legal frameworks in the UK property/hospitality sector.

Team & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop the UK team (20 people), fostering a performance-driven and collaborative culture.
• Encourage team presence and engagement at the London office, strengthening local team spirit.
• Act as a role model for GuestReady’s values and entrepreneurial mindset.

✅ Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in hospitality/real estate sectors (e.g., short-term rentals (STR), property management, PropTech, co-living, co-working), with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in direct property acquisitions, landlord negotiations, and multi-unit deal structuring (mandatory).
• Strong background in multi-unit property management and expansion , ideally within hospitality/STR.
• Demonstrated success in sales, growth, and business development with full P&L ownership.
• Solid operational understanding of property/hospitality management.
• Management experience leading cross-functional teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on, solution-driven, willing to roll up sleeves.
• Strong commercial acumen, including a deep understanding of the UK property market.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.

Personal Qualities

• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
• Strong leadership presence, able to energize teams and drive office culture.
• Startup/scale-up mentality: thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• 🚀 Shape the Future – Be part of a fast-growing company that’s transforming the hospitality and PropTech industry.
• 🌍 Global Culture – Join a multicultural team of 60+ nationalities, working together in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• ✨ Innovation at Scale – Spearhead new ideas with the market leader in urban short-term rentals and property management.
• 📚 Career Development – Unlock continuous learning opportunities, structured growth paths, and hands-on training.
• 🏡 Flexibility that Works – Enjoy hybrid work arrangements to balance your professional and personal life.
• 🐾 Pet-Friendly Office – Because we believe furry friends make the workplace brighter.
• 💡 Real Impact – Take ownership of projects that shape how thousands of guests and property owners experience hospitality every day.

🙌 Join Us on This Exciting Journey!

GuestReady is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, valuing unique talents and perspectives. Let’s build something amazing together! 🚀