Operations Lead - Property Development (Temp to Perm)

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Operations Manager to run the London office in Angel, Islington. The role focuses on day-to-day administration, facilities, and property management, with direct collaboration with directors and external partners.

Salary ranges £55,000–£65,000 on a temporary-to-perm basis. You will shape how processes are done in a growing property development business and own end-to-end office operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an office or small team in property development or real estate.
• Background in property development, real estate investment, property management, or related fields.
• Ability to work directly with directors and external partners as an equal.
• Excellent organisation and discretion handling sensitive commercial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the London office (administration, facilities, records, systems).
• Manage property and estate administration with external managing agents.
• Administer insurance policies, renewals and documentation.
• Lead credit control and invoice management, clearing backlogs and implementing processes.
• Maintain AML documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and Marketing to ensure no tasks are missed.

Skills

Operations management

Office management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Operations Manager to run the London office in Angel, Islington. The role focuses on day-to-day administration, facilities, and property management, with direct collaboration with directors and external partners.

Salary ranges £55,000–£65,000 on a temporary-to-perm basis. You will shape how processes are done in a growing property development business and own end-to-end office operations.