Operations Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead multi-site property management operations, directing teams to meet and exceed budgeted financial and performance goals. You will implement policies and practices across the portfolio, drive occupancy and revenue, and collaborate with central teams to align on strategy and execution.

The role requires senior leadership experience in property management, strong financial acumen, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience leading multi-site operations.
• Strong financial performance management and budgeting skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of UK tenancy/property legislation is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and change-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site property management operations to meet budgeted goals.
• Develop budgets and reforecasting for the portfolio and analyse financials.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational, financial and business performance targets are met.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to drive occupancy and revenue.
• Define procurement requirements for operating supplies and services.
• Lead hiring, training and performance management of the team.
• Maintain property standards via inspections and capital planning.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-site operations

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Graduate or equivalent

UK property law

Tools

MS Office

Property systems

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager supports, develops and executes the Company's strategies related to property management operations by directing their team members on the assigned portfolio of properties, and by implementing and continually improving the policies, procedures, and practices that enable each property to meet and exceed budgeted financial goals and achieve operational performance and people objectives.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Develops, establishes and executes the Company's strategies and practices related to multi‑family property management operations providing the platform to enable assets to meet and exceed budgeted financial goals and achieve operational performance and people objectives.
• Develops and monitors budgeting and reforecasting processes for the property, and oversees attainment of budgeted goals by analysing and evaluating financial statements and working with others to address and resolve gaps in the financial performance of the property.
• Develops strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and teams to foster efficient and productive cross‑functional collaboration to achieve agreed project deliverables.
• Ensures that the property meets the established operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting the property, reviewing financial, market, and operational reports, and developing and implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results.
• Reviews, analyses, and interprets competitor data that may impact the performance of the property, and works with central teams to develop and implement sales and marketing plans that drive occupancy and revenue.
• Defines and establishes procurement requirements and relationships for operating supplies, equipment and essential services.
• Provides supportive and inspiring leadership by interviewing, hiring, and training team members, and by managing performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices.
• Creates positive memorable experiences by exceeding customer expectations. Proactive in striving for continuous improvement through feedback.
• Ensures that the appearance and physical aspects of the property meets the Company's established standards through routine quality and safety inspections, and communicates concerns and requests for capital as needed to maintain the asset performance.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong proficiency in using business systems software, preferably in the property or accommodation sector. Training will however, be provided.
• Ideally a practical understanding of UK legislation relating to tenanted property and buildings management or relevant qualification.

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Senior level experience in the leadership and management of multi-site operations ideally in a related industry sector, e.g. leisure, retail, hospitality or the property sector where service through teams, revenue and occupancy will all be key profit drivers.
• Experience of bringing a new asset, product or service to operational performance.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and high level of capability and competence with financials.
• Displays resilience when responding to changing schedules, last minute and urgent requests.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with impact and influence.
• A dynamic and confident leader with a customer service ethos.

Desirable:

• A knowledge and understanding of change management with the ability to effectively and implement it when required.
• Experience working in an environment with an international dimension.
• Additional language fluency.

Important Notice:

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].