Build-to-Rent General Manager – Launch Leader (Leeds)

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000

10% discretionary annual bonus

Permanent position

February 2027 start

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading residential developer to appoint a General Manager for a new Build-to-Rent neighbourhood in Leeds. The role combines mobilisation leadership, on-site team management and commercial ownership to deliver a standout resident experience.

You will lead a nine-person on-site team, drive occupancy, revenue and service standards, and establish robust operational processes from launch through ongoing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a site or operation within Build-to-Rent (BTR), PBSA, hotels or residential property management.
• Experience leading teams and taking responsibility for operational performance.
• Strong commercial awareness with lettings, occupancy or revenue targets.
• Track record delivering excellent customer or resident experiences.
• Experience managing budgets, analysing performance and reporting against KPIs.
• Good understanding of property management, health and safety and relevant residential legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to own decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mobilisation & Launch: lead operational mobilisation, contractor handover, recruitment and onboarding for a successful launch.
• Lettings & Commercial Performance: drive leasing strategy, occupancy, rental income and revenue targets.
• Building & Property Management: oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, contracts and compliance.
• Resident Experience: deliver an outstanding resident journey and community engagement.
• Team Leadership: build and develop a nine-strong on-site team with a high-performance culture.
• Financial & Operational Management: own budgets, forecasts and business plans; monitor KPIs.
• Health & Safety: ensure safe, compliant operations and high safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Customer experience

Budget management

KPI reporting

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading residential developer to appoint a General Manager for a new Build-to-Rent neighbourhood in Leeds. The role combines mobilisation leadership, on-site team management and commercial ownership to deliver a standout resident experience.

You will lead a nine-person on-site team, drive occupancy, revenue and service standards, and establish robust operational processes from launch through ongoing operation.