Leasing Manager - Build-to-Rent Leader, Own Occupancy

Property Management Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Management Recruitment Ltd is supporting a flagship Build-to-Rent operator in Manchester to recruit a Leasing Manager. You will own occupancy, revenue and resident retention, shaping leasing strategy and leading a small team within a trusted, growing asset.

This role offers senior collaboration with leadership, visible ownership from day one, and genuine career development in the living sector, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Build-to-Rent leasing experience is essential.
• Strong track record of achieving occupancy, sales or leasing targets.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing team members.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of leasing performance drivers.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive occupancy, revenue and overall leasing performance across the community.
• Manage the resident journey from initial enquiry through to renewal, delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Lead, support and develop a small leasing team.
• Implement leasing initiatives to maximise conversions, apartment take-up and resident retention.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and pricing strategies to optimise performance.
• Produce leasing reports and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the community and wider brand.

Skills

Build-to-Rent leasing

Occupancy targets

Team leadership

Leasing performance drivers

Sales & negotiation

Organisational skills

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Resident experience

Job description

Property Management Recruitment Ltd is supporting a flagship Build-to-Rent operator in Manchester to recruit a Leasing Manager. You will own occupancy, revenue and resident retention, shaping leasing strategy and leading a small team within a trusted, growing asset.

This role offers senior collaboration with leadership, visible ownership from day one, and genuine career development in the living sector, with a competitive salary and benefits.