Ben Ling joins Inspired Villages as Village Manager at Great Alne Park

Leading retirement village operator and developer, Inspired Villages, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Ling as Village Manager at Great Alne Park, one of its Warwickshire-based villages.

Ben joins the company from the hospitality industry where he held a number of senior positions across the hotel group Hilton, with Operations Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace being his most recent post. Ben’s outstanding management skills and ability to cultivate high customer satisfaction scores makes him an invaluable addition to the Inspired Villages family. 

Inspired Villages is dedicated to creating stylish, age-appropriate homes within vibrant communities that enrich the lives of residents. State-of-the-art wellness facilities, a busy programme of activities, a safe and secure environment, and the option of flexible, on-site domiciliary care services allow residents in Inspired Villages to live healthy, happy, independent lives for longer. 

Located in a tranquil, rural location that forms the gateway to the Cotswolds, Great Alne Park offers 166 one to three-bed apartments and cottages in its picturesque grounds. Residents have access to facilities including a bar, restaurant, bistro, swimming pool, spa, gym, library and event space, as well as numerous sports and arts activities. 

Commenting on Ben’s appointment, Tom Lord, Chief Operating Officer at Inspired Villages, said: 

“I’m delighted that Ben has taken on the role of Village Manager at Great Alne Park. His years of experience in the hospitality industry make him an excellent addition to the Inspired Villages team, helping us ensure our residents live the best years of their lives with us.”

Ben Ling, Village Manager at Great Alne Park, added: 

“I am excited to be taking on a role in the fast-growing retirement village market in the UK and working for its leading operator, Inspired Villages. I look forward to working closely with Great Alne Park’s residents and the local community to deliver a vibrant village centre that brings people together and improves their wellbeing.”