General Manager

Property Management Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Management Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations of a high-end residential development in Greater London. You will drive service standards, oversee onsite teams, and manage building operations while cultivating positive resident relationships.

Responsibilities include organizing resident events, coordinating partners, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management or luxury hospitality.
• Proven leadership of onsite or customer-facing teams.
• Experience organising events and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day development operations and service standards.
• Lead onsite teams and conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate resident events and engagement initiatives.
• Manage contractor relationships and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Residential property management

Team leadership

Event organisation

Partnership development

Customer service

Organisational skills

Building operations

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive General Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a high-end residential development. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellent service standards, managing onsite teams, overseeing building operations and ensuring a positive experience for residents. A key focus of the role will be resident engagement, community events, lifestyle services and building strong relationships with residents and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury residential property management, hospitality or a similar customer facing environment, with excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Building Operations & Management

• Oversee the day to day running of the development, ensuring high standards of service, presentation and maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, facilities and back of house spaces.
• Coordinate with contractors and maintenance providers to ensure repairs and planned works are completed efficiently.
• Monitor building systems and maintenance schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain positive relationships with residents.
• Act as a key point of contact for resident enquiries, requests and feedback.
• Organise and coordinate resident events, activities and community initiatives.
• Ensure communal facilities are operated safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Lead, motivate and support onsite teams to deliver consistently high service standards.
• Oversee staff performance, training and development.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Carry out occasional out of hours visits to support operations, events and staff development.
• Ensure the development operates in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Support fire safety procedures, risk assessments and emergency planning.
• Ensure incidents, accidents and maintenance concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
• Monitor contractor compliance and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of service charge budgets.
• Assist with contractor tendering, procurement and service reviews.
• Section 20 consultation processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and operational documentation.
• Support the monitoring of contractor performance and service delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in residential property management, luxury hospitality or a similar environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing onsite or customer facing teams.
• Experience organising events, resident engagement initiatives or community activities.
• Experience developing external partnerships or coordinating additional services.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of building operations, maintenance and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within a residential or hospitality environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and property management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage sensitive information professionally.