Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead local Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance contracts, ensuring sound operational and commercial performance. The role will drive a high‑performing culture, build professional client relationships, and embed a customer‑focused ethos across the team. You will provide clear leadership, mentorship, and motivation, set strategic targets, and lead by example to achieve business objectives.
Key operational duties include managing performance against P&L targets, monitoring KPIs, and upholding governance and risk‑management processes. Proficiency with business systems such as MCM, MSP, Dashboards, Workday and compliance plans is essential. You will embed company values through regular branch/contract meetings, annual appraisals and staff surveys, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Mears is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, holding Disability Confident status and supporting the Armed Forces Covenant. All candidates must have UK work entitlement and will undergo relevant background, identity and security checks. A full UK driving licence is required, and vehicle drivers must be over 21, have held their licence for at least three months and have fewer than nine points. Applications can be directed to Francesca Swan at [email protected].
The General Manager role offers a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, based in Rotherham on a full‑time permanent contract, and includes a car allowance and a range of employee benefits. Mears Group PLC is a leading UK provider of housing and care services, known for its social responsibility and community‑focused approach. The company delivers housing solutions, maintenance, and care support, aiming to improve living conditions for individuals and communities. Its culture is built around shared values referred to as the ‘Red Thread’.
Our mission is to improve homes, communities and lives, guided by the values of Customers, Innovation, Teamwork and Responsibility. We pride ourselves on offering rewarding career opportunities across the UK and supporting social mobility through voluntary background data sharing.