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A leading property management firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of Property Operations to shape and scale their growing Build-to-Rent and Single Family Housing platform. This role demands strong property management expertise and the ability to grow a team from 6-8 to over 30 by 2029. You will lead diverse property operations, focusing on compliance, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making. This opportunity offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership alongside a collaborative senior leadership team.
Head of Property Operations - Build-to-Rent / Single Family Housing - circa £80,000 + bonus and benefits.
Location: Manchester
Are you a proven property operations leader ready to shape, scale, and inspire a growing team? This is a standout opportunity to build the operational core of a rapidly expanding BTR/SFH platform—combining hands‑on leadership with long‑term strategic impact.
We're seeking a Head of Property Operations who brings strong property management experience, strong leadership capability, and the confidence to grow a team from 6‑8 people today to 30+ by 2029. You'll steer performance, compliance, customer experience, and data‑led decision‑making across a national residential portfolio, while helping to design a modern, centralised operating model.
Lead and scale a property operations function during a pivotal growth phase.
Shape culture, processes, systems, and standards from the ground up.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership and a new CTO on a bespoke operations platform.
Enjoy the perfect blend of strategic influence and hands‑on operational leadership.
Full property operations for a diverse and growing residential portfolio—including repairs, compliance, tenancy management, customer escalations, and credit control.
Recruitment, coaching, and development of a high‑performing team across multiple sites.
Mobilisation of new developments and integration of externally managed portfolios.
Oversight of compliance, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
Data‑led performance management, including reviewing P&Ls across 100+ developments.
Continuous improvement of systems and processes (Qube, Fixflo) and involvement in long‑term tech build projects.
A career built from hands‑on property management roles through to senior leadership.
Experience building and scaling teams, with a strong focus on culture and capability.
Excellent stakeholder management, especially with institutional clients.
A willingness to roll up your sleeves—reviewing SOPs, refining processes, and testing ideas.
Confidence in data analysis and Excel to drive operational and financial performance.
A tech‑forward mindset and passion for operational innovation.
If you're an influential leader who thrives on building teams, transforming operations, and driving performance at scale, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of a high‑growth residential platform.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now.
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