Group Managing Director

Caridon Property Services; Croydon; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and property group in Croydon seeks an exceptional Group Managing Director to drive strategic growth and social impact. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of proven leadership experience in housing or a related sector, focusing on commercial sharpness and digital transformation. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the future of housing innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years at executive level in housing, property, or a related sector.
• Skilled in cost control, financial oversight, and sustainable growth.
• Experience leading AI and technology transformation projects.
• Able to embed a high-performance, results-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Board to deliver ambitious housing, financial, and impact goals.
• Ensure directors deliver measurable results in voids, spend control, and maintenance.
• Embed AI and data-driven tools to improve efficiency.
• Drive financial discipline while safeguarding social value.
• Build trust with regulators, investors, commissioners, and partners.

Skills

Proven leadership

Commercial sharpness

Digital mindset

Cultural leadership

Resilient and collaborative

Job description

Group Managing Director - Caridon Group

Overview

Location: Croydon (Head Office) + site travel

Salary: £100,000 + £10,000 KPI Bonus

Are you a visionary leader who can balance commercial growth, social impact, and digital innovation? Caridon Group is seeking an exceptional Group Managing Director (GMD) to anchor our executive leadership team and drive us into the next chapter of growth.

This is not a day-to-day operational role. Instead, the GMD will act as a strategic catalyst, ensuring directors are accountable for delivery, performance, and results across our housing, estates, and social impact portfolio.

Why Join Caridon?

Caridon is a values-driven housing and property group with a strong social purpose: delivering high-quality, affordable housing while achieving long-term financial sustainability. As GMD, you\'ll shape the future of housing innovation, where commercial discipline meets social responsibility.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead strategically: Work with the Executive Board to deliver ambitious housing, financial, and impact goals.

• Drive accountability: Ensure directors deliver measurable results in voids, spend control, and maintenance.

• Champion digital transformation: Embed AI and data-driven tools to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance tenant experience.

• Balance growth & purpose: Drive financial discipline while safeguarding Caridon\'s mission to create social value.

• Represent with influence: Build trust with regulators, investors, commissioners, and partners.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven leadership - 10+ years at executive level in housing, property, or a related sector.

• Commercial sharpness - skilled in cost control, financial oversight, and sustainable growth.

• Digital mindset - experience leading AI and technology transformation projects.

• Cultural leadership - able to embed a high-performance, results-driven culture while protecting director autonomy.

• Resilient and collaborative - outcome-focused, socially conscious, and confident in navigating complexity.

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced voids and faster re-lets.
• Stronger cost control with reduced overspend.
• AI-driven efficiencies embedded across operations.
• Directors fully accountable, delivering measurable outcomes.
• A future-ready, financially disciplined executive team.

Ready to Lead the Future of Housing?

If you\'re inspired by the opportunity to lead a socially driven, commercially ambitious Group, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the next chapter of Caridon\'s impact and growth.