Senior Property Manager

Residential Living Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance provided

Business mileage fully covered

Hybrid working arrangement

London office attendance weekly

Portfolio/site visits weekly

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Residential Living Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Property Manager to lead a nationwide Single Family Housing portfolio with a focus on people, performance, and resident experience. The role requires guiding a team, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring compliant, high-standard property operations.

The successful candidate will balance portfolio performance with exceptional resident service, manage repairs and contractor performance, and collaborate with internal teams to

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential property portfolios.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational management of a Single Family Housing portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of property professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure properties remain compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and drive service excellence.
• Manage repairs, maintenance, and contractor performance.
• Support portfolio performance, occupancy, and resident retention initiatives.
• Review property inspections, compliance reporting, and operational processes.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth portfolio operations.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Are you an experienced property professional who enjoys leading a team, building strong client relationships, and taking ownership of a high-performing residential portfolio?

We're partnering with a leading UK residential operator to appoint a Senior Property Manager to oversee a growing Single Family Housing (SFH) portfolio while managing and developing a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused role and enjoys balancing portfolio performance, customer experience, and team leadership.

The Role

As Senior Property Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a nationwide residential portfolio, ensuring properties are operated efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standard.

You'll act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, support and develop your team, and drive an exceptional resident experience across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational management of a Single Family Housing portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of property professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure properties remain compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and drive service excellence.
• Manage repairs, maintenance, and contractor performance.
• Support portfolio performance, occupancy, and resident retention initiatives.
• Review property inspections, compliance reporting, and operational processes.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth portfolio operations.

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Experience managing residential property portfolios.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to problem solving.
• Experience within Single Family Housing, Build-to-Rent, Block Management, or a similar residential environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance provided
• Business mileage fully covered
• Hybrid working arrangement
• London office attendance required once per week
• Portfolio/site visits required once per week
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly reputable residential operator
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities