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urbanbubble; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Monthly wellbeing hour

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension scheme

Medical cover

Refer a friend scheme

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced sick pay

Life events recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Employee assistance & counselling

Job summary

urbanbubble is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Greater London to drive commercial and operational performance across residential properties. You will support the General/City Manager, lead the onsite team, and oversee budgets, reporting, and governance to ensure excellent resident experience.

You will manage resident services, maintenance coordination, and compliance with key standards (RICS, ARMA-Q, H&S), while leading engagement initiatives and developing the team to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management or hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage budgets.
• Strong knowledge of building management and H&S standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the General/City Manager to drive performance and governance.
• Lead onsite team to achieve leasing, retention and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee budgets, invoices, contracts and financial admin.
• Manage resident services and respond to maintenance requests within SLA.
• Lead resident engagement initiatives and community events.
• Coach and develop the onsite team and support recruitment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Negotiation skills

IT skills (MS Office, databases)

Communication skills

Education

IRPM foundation level qualification

Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

At urbanbubble, we believe cities should be vibrant, fun, and full of life. We’re all about creating welcoming communities where

people feel truly at home. If you’re someone who loves making connections, providing top-tier service, and bringing positive

energy to everything you do, we’d love for you to join us as an Assistant General Manager!

As an AssistantGeneral Manager, you will contribute to our vision of being, “the greatest Residential Property Manager, making our cities a better place to live” by:

• Support the General/City Manager to drive commercial, operational and strategic performance
• Take accountability for operational excellence, financial performance and governance
• Lead the onsite team to achieve strong leasing, retention and resident satisfaction
• Act as senior lead and deputy in the absence of the General/City Manager

Your responsibilities

Property Management

• Maintain high standards of property care in line with budgets, SLAs and regulations
• Support safe, efficient operations and deliver excellent customer experience
• Lead building operations in line with company standards and key regulations (RICS, ARMA-Q, H&S)
• Ensure adequate resourcing, including reception cover when needed
• Oversee statutory compliance, inspections and KPI performance
• Support and brief onsite team with key operational updates
• Ensure compliance with PPMs and contractual obligations
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, invoices, contracts and financial admin
• Contribute to client reporting on performance and budgets
• Oversee resident services (parcels, keys, amenities, parking, housekeeping)
• Ensure maintenance requests are handled within SLA and high presentation standards maintained
• Manage contractors, complaints and third-party service issues
• Maintain safe working procedures and update risk controls
• Oversee risk register and ensure actions are completed
• Act as lead for major incidents and escalated risks
• Act as key operational contact for clients and support/lead meetings

Resident Engagement

• Lead resident engagement and support the Community team to deliver excellent service
• Implement engagement strategies, including communication and events
• Drive resident feedback and reviews, improving service and satisfaction KPIs
• Deliver ESG and social value initiatives and maintain reporting records

People Management

• Lead, coach and develop the onsite team
• Model company values and behaviours
• Drive performance through objectives, reviews and regular meetings
• Ensure compliance with policies, processes and regulations
• Promote strong communication and team engagement
• Identify development needs and provide coaching/mentoring
• Support recruitment, training and talent development

Who You Are

• Experienced residential property professional with strong sector knowledge
• Knowledgeable in regulations (RICS, ARMA-Q, H&S) and able to apply them
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Confident communicator with strong customer service and negotiation skills
• Strong leader and team player who delivers results through people
• IT proficient (Microsoft Office and databases)
• Highly organised with strong planning and decision-making skills
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring and giving feedback
• Commercially and financially astute
• Health & Safety certifications (IOSH, First Aid, Fire Marshal, Mental Health – desirable)

And So Much More:

From leading daily operations to guiding your team with strategy and support, you’ll ensure everything is aligned and performing seamlessly across the community.

What we’re looking for:

• Comparable property management experience (residential or hospitality)
• Strong understanding of building management and Health & Safety
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively
• Excellent people management skills with experience leading large teams
• A track record of developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
• High levels of energy, drive, and enthusiasm
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship skills
• Ability to work proactively and use initiative in a competitive market
• Health & Safety qualification
• IRPM foundation level qualification (or willingness to work towards)

And here’s what we offer;

We're passionate about our people & making sure that you have everything you need for your health, wellbeing & personal growth.

After all, it's not just about what you do here - it's about being part of a company that truly cares & supports you!

Here's a little glimpse into our bubble benefits;

• Birthday day off, monthly paid wellbeing hour & enhanced annual leave to make sure you get the rest you need
• Company pension scheme & medical Coverfor your long-term health & to help plan for the future
• Refer a friend scheme to earn that bit of extra money by bringing incredible talent on board
• Paid volunteering day & social events to give back to causes that truly matter & connect with your colleagues
• Enhanced sick pay & family leaveto take care of yourself & your loved ones
• Life events for those big milestones like your child's first day at school or when you get the keys to your new home - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!
• Cycle to work scheme to help you get to work in a healthier, greener way
• Study support to help you grow & reach your goals
• Long service awards to celebrate every mile stone with us
• Employee assistance & counselling for those times when you need a little bit of extra support

& the best part? You'll be working with some truly incrediblepeople who are passionate about what they do & are always ready to support you!

If you’re excited about making a real impact and being part of something special, we can’t wait to hear from you!