Head of Property

Overview

In this role you lead the property maintenance function for a well-established estate and lettings business, ensuring high maintenance standards across portfolios. You will manage a team of in-house and external contractors, align work with repair schedules, and contribute to financial and operational performance. Your work supports safe, well-maintained homes and efficient property operations in a growing organisation. This is a senior role with autonomy and opportunities to shape maintenance practices and service quality.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• canteen
• company events
• pension scheme
• free on-site parking
• senior role with autonomy

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house maintenance operatives and external contractors
• Ensure tasks are completed within Schedule of Repair Response Times
• Oversee void property turnarounds and daily maintenance schedules
• Prepare cost estimates and manage maintenance budgets
• Conduct property inspections and provide technical guidance
• Maintain accurate records in property management systems
• Recruit, train and develop maintenance staff
• Lead regular operational meetings and sign off timesheets/invoices
• Participate in monthly P&L and weekly management meetings with Directors

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in property maintenance management
• Experience in social housing, temporary accommodation, local authorities, councils, or private rented sector portfolios
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations and basic building/construction principles
• Proven track record in managing teams and subcontractors
• Budget management and operational performance monitoring
• Technical maintenance expertise across multiple trades
• Ability to learn property management software

• team leadership
• effective communication
• problem solving
• multi-trade maintenance expertise
• budget management
• property management software

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