Property Services Manager

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Housing Association in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Property Services Manager. This role involves leading the property services function to ensure compliance and safety across housing stock. Candidates should have proven experience in property management, strong knowledge of housing regulations, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £48,500 and £52,000 and a hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive working environment

Development and continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Property Services / Asset Management role.
• Experience working within a housing association or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of housing compliance, health & safety, and building regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors, and performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Property Services function, ensuring homes are safe and compliant.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of property services and compliance.
• Develop and motivate a multi-disciplinary property services team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and housing legislation.
• Contribute to asset management strategy and investment planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget management

Experience in property services

Education

Relevant professional qualification (CIOB, RICS, etc.)

Job description

Peace Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well‑established Edinburgh‑based Housing Association in the appointment of a Property Services Manager. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused property and asset management services across the organisation's housing stock.

The Role

Reporting to the senior management team, you will lead the Property Services function, ensuring homes are safe, well maintained and compliant, while driving service improvements and value for money.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day‑to‑day delivery of property services, including responsive repairs, planned maintenance and compliance
• Leading, motivating and developing a multi‑disciplinary property services team
• Managing contractor performance, budgets and procurement processes
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health & safety, building and housing legislation
• Contributing to asset management strategy and long‑term investment planning
• Working closely with colleagues across housing management and customer services to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants

About You

You will be an experienced property or asset management professional with a strong background in the housing sector.

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Property Services / Asset Management role
• Experience working within a housing association, local authority or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of housing compliance, health & safety and building regulations
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors and performance effectively

A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, RICS, or similar) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £48,500 – £52,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility
• Opportunity to join a values‑driven organisation making a real difference to communities
• Supportive working environment with a focus on development and continuous improvement

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Peace Recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.