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 combine hospitality operations, sales, and real estate know-how with a strong entrepreneurial drive. You will be responsible for growing 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 property acquisitions and portfolio growth across the UK, with a strong focus on innovative hospitality and real estate opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners and partners, ensuring trust and fostering long-term collaboration.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.

Operations & Service Delivery

• Strategic responsibility for ensuring excellent guest and owner experiences.

• Partner closely with the Operations Manager to ensure efficient, scalable processes and 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 transferable skills directly applicable to the STR industry, and at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record in sales, growth, and business development with 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 energise 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! 🚀