General Manager – Property

Benchmark Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Sheffield is seeking a General Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have extensive property management experience and proven leadership skills. This position involves managing the lettings process, leading a team, and ensuring exceptional resident experiences. Strong sales skills and financial acumen are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to lead operations in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management, ideally in BTR or PRS environments.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong background in lettings and tenancy management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lettings process including viewings and tenancy agreements.
• Maximize occupancy and revenue through marketing and sales.
• Lead a team across lettings and customer service.

Skills

Residential property management

Team management

Sales skills

Health and safety compliance

Budgeting

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

General Manager - Property (12 month FTC)

Contact Phone Number: 07714771600

The Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday

We are delighted to be representing our client’s thriving business as they recruit for a General Manager to cover maternity leave in their Sheffield site. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has property experience under their belt and is seeking a fast‑paced role within a thriving business. With a growing presence across England, Wales, and Scotland, this is a superb opportunity to lead the operations of a flagship property lettings company.

Our award‑winning client is a leader in their sector. They build, design and rent stunning homes across the country. We require a General Manager to manage the site for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The General Manager will be responsible for running the site and will have direct line management of four team members. This is a brilliant role for candidates who already have property experience who thrive working in a busy, resident‑facing role with a genuine passion for delivering a first‑class service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lettings process including viewings, referencing, tenancy agreements, and move‑ins
• Maximise occupancy and revenue through effective marketing and a proactive sales approach
• Lead a team across lettings, customer service and maintenance, including recruitment, performance management and training
• Oversee all property management tasks, including regular inspections, health and safety compliance, and coordination of repairs and maintenance
• Deliver an exceptional resident experience, managing all queries and complaints effectively, and promoting community engagement through events and partnerships
• Monitor and manage budgets, rent collection, arrears and financial performance to achieve operational KPIs

Qualifications

• Experienced in residential property management, ideally within BTR, PRS or PBSA environments
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team management and performance development
• Strong background in lettings and tenancy management with a confident sales approach
• Knowledge of H&S legislation and compliance requirements
• Financially astute with experience of managing budgets and reporting
• Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills
• Proactive, hands‑on, and solutions‑focused

For further information about this role, please contact Becca as soon as possible.