Director Of Property Management

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Central London seeks a Director of Property Management to oversee its growing portfolio operations. The role offers influence at board level, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of property management. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in the field, with at least 5 in senior roles. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and health benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid working

Private healthcare & wellbeing package

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days annual leave + birthday off + volunteering day

Professional development

Modern Central London office

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in property management, with at least 5 at senior leadership level.
• Strong technical understanding of residential property management.
• Proven leadership and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of property and facilities professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end management of a substantial mixed-use portfolio across London.
• Ensure best-in-class service delivery, compliance, and ESG integration across all assets.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Property management expertise

Education

ARLA qualification

Job description

Director of Property Management

Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

I am working exclusively with a leading property investment and management business based in Central London, seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Property Management to lead their growing portfolio operations team.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking organisation with a diverse portfolio of prime residential assets across London and the South East. The role offers genuine influence at board level, with full responsibility for strategy, performance, and client experience within the property management division.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Director of Property Management will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team, driving best practice, compliance, and innovation across the portfolio. The position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and a deep understanding of operational property management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of property and facilities professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end management of a substantial mixed-use portfolio across London.
• Ensure best-in-class service delivery, compliance, and ESG integration across all assets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, investors, and stakeholders.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation within property operations.
• Oversee budgets, service charge reconciliations, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and identify opportunities for portfolio enhancement.

About You

• Minimum 10 years' experience in property management, with at least 5 at senior leadership level.
• Strong technical understanding of both residential property management.
• ARLA qualification essential
• Proven leadership and change management experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys being part of a collaborative leadership team.

Perks & Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare & wellbeing package
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + birthday off + volunteering day
• Professional development
• Modern Central London office