Live-In Residential Development Manager (Rent-Free)

FirstPort Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

FirstPort Limited is seeking a Visiting Development Manager in Sheffield to join our property management team. The role offers a fixed salary of £23,205 per annum plus benefits and a 35-hour week, with a live-in, rent-free accommodation option to support residents and communities.

You will maintain high safety and service standards, supervise contractors, build resident relationships, and work with a local team to enhance the living experience across the development.

Qualifications

• Customer service: exceptional in person or over the phone.
• Communication: strong issue resolution and liaison skills.
• Health & Safety: understand safety standards and emergency response.
• IT: proficient with MS Office and new systems.
• Administration: organised, records management.
• Personal: outgoing, proactive, team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high profile around the development/office and ensure residents are checked within requirements.
• Carry out daily checks to keep the building safe and secure; manage records and data protection; supervise contractors and upkeep of communal areas.
• Oversee works, raise orders, monitor progress, and sign off completion with contractors.
• Encourage Residents Association and social events to enhance community experience.
• Build links with residents, families, authorities, doctors, social workers as required.
• In emergencies, contact the appropriate response teams; assist with sales with Retirement Homesearch.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health & Safety

IT

Administration

Personal

Job description

FirstPort Limited is seeking a Visiting Development Manager in Sheffield to join our property management team. The role offers a fixed salary of £23,205 per annum plus benefits and a 35-hour week, with a live-in, rent-free accommodation option to support residents and communities.

You will maintain high safety and service standards, supervise contractors, build resident relationships, and work with a local team to enhance the living experience across the development.