Community Manager

Places for People; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Community Manager to lead an onsite team in Brighton. The role focuses on enhancing customer experiences and managing property operations, requiring strong leadership and organizational skills. This permanent position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership for you and family

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 2% annual bonus

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Ongoing personal learning and development opportunities

Access to Company Pension scheme

Discounts on activities, centre shop, and cafes

Additional discounts and offers from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and managing teams.
• Experience within property management is highly desired.
• Comfortable with IT packages such as Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite team and create a positive customer experience.
• Conduct appraisals and manage staff training.
• Develop and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Prioritization Skills

Knowledge of Property Management

Facilities Management

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

Over the last 30 years, Touchstone has identified various opportunities that have shaped our development. As part of the wider Places for People Group, we offer professional property management and aim to create the best experience for our customers.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

Based on site in Brighton, we are looking to recruit a Community Manager on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the BTR Associate, you will be responsible for leading the onsite team and creating a positive customer experience that extends to the residents. Your responsibilities will include conducting appraisals, leading team meetings, ensuring staff are trained, and managing the rota effectively.

Developing and managing budgets is a key part of the role, along with managing the turnaround process to ensure void days are minimized.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe workplace, so a basic DBS check is required.

More about you

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading and managing teams. You should be comfortable with IT packages such as Excel and Outlook, and possess strong organizational and prioritization skills. Experience within property management is highly desired.

Experience & Skills

• Experience within a similar role
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams
• Knowledge of property management, BTR, high-rise, PBSA
• Facilities Management (FM) experience

Benefits

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering the challenges you seek. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 2% annual bonus for all employees
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Ongoing personal learning and development opportunities
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop, and cafes
• Additional perks, including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more