Short Term Rental Operations Manager

Company Description
Valstays specialises in high quality serviced accommodation and stress free property management for landlords. We provide modern, fully equipped properties for business travellers, leisure guests and extended stays, with premium furnishings and amenities that create memorable experiences. Landlords benefit from guaranteed rent, full short let management, regular cleaning, maintenance and cosmetic refurbishments that protect their investment and enhance returns. With roots in Greater Manchester, Valstays now manages properties all over the UK and continues to grow. We’re committed to trust, transparency and professionalism in every partnership, and to setting a higher standard in serviced accommodation.
Role Description
This is a full time remote role for a Short Term Rental Operations Manager, based in South Africa and working UK business hours. You’ll take ownership of the day to day running of our UK portfolio, managing cleaning and turnover scheduling so every guest arrives to a spotless property. You’ll build and manage a reliable local supplier network for every property, including cleaners, maintenance contractors and waste collection services, and coordinate maintenance so issues are resolved quickly. The role also covers compliance tracking across the portfolio, handling guest escalations, driving review performance, managing damage and reimbursement claims on Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms, and preparing new properties to go live. You’ll set and oversee KPIs across the operations team, and write and improve the SOPs that keep the business running smoothly as it scales.
Qualifications
At least 2 years’ experience in short term rental management, serviced accommodation, hospitality or property management
Proven experience managing teams and suppliers remotely
Experience coordinating cleaners, contractors and other suppliers to maintain quality standards
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple properties
Calm, decisive problem solving when handling escalations and operational issues
Excellent written and spoken English
Experience with Airbnb, Booking.com and property management systems
A process driven approach, with experience building or following SOPs and tracking KPIs
Comfortable working UK business hours, with reliable high speed internet and backup power at home
Knowledge of the UK rental market or UK property compliance is a bonus

Work arrangement
Yes