Portfolio Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in student accommodation is seeking a Portfolio Manager for their London region. The role includes managing a portfolio of student homes, ensuring compliance, and improving operational performance. Ideal candidates should have experience in property management and strong organizational skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing student accommodation, BTR, HMO, or residential property portfolios.
• Able to manage multiple properties and tasks at once, particularly during peak seasons.
• Detail-focused and confident using tech and property systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage lettings cycles, move-ins, and property handovers.
• Oversee maintenance coordination, refurbishments, and presentation standards.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reporting to your Regional Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

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Location: London

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum + performance-based bonus

Full-time, permanent

We are proud to be working on an exclusive basis with a growing and forward-thinking student accommodation provider to appoint a Portfolio Manager for their London region. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment and wants to take real ownership of a portfolio that matters.

Our client is on a mission to raise standards across the sector by delivering well-managed, high-quality homes for second and third-year students. They combine operational rigour with a strong customer focus and are committed to hiring people who take pride in doing things properly.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a regional portfolio of student homes, overseeing everything from lettings and move-ins to maintenance coordination, compliance, and tenant experience. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be expected to keep things running smoothly and spot opportunities to improve how the portfolio performs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lettings cycles, move-ins, and property handovers
• Oversee maintenance coordination, refurbishments, and presentation standards
• Handle escalated issues such as arrears, complaints, and council tax queries
• Support and liaise with internal teams, site staff, and regional leadership
• Onboard new properties into the portfolio and ensure compliance is maintained
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reporting to your Regional Manager
• Contribute to the successful delivery of summer operations, including large-scale move-ins
• Suggest and support improvements to internal systems and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing student accommodation, BTR, HMO, or residential property portfolios
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple properties and tasks at once, particularly during peak seasons
• Detail-focused and confident using tech and property systems
• A proactive, calm, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

This role offers more than day-to-day property management. It’s a chance to join a purpose-driven team in a business that’s growing fast and scaling with intention. The culture is professional but down-to-earth, with a focus on high standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be supported to develop and given space to make a genuine impact, whether that’s through process improvements, operational leadership, or future progression into asset management.

Exclusively represented:

This opportunity is being managed exclusively by Vianney Dinnall-Sadler, Associate Director at Macdonald and Company. All applications and enquiries will be handled with confidentiality and care. To arrange an informal conversation, please get in touch directly.