Head of Residential Property Management in City of London

Job description

• Head of Residential Property Management
• Location: Central London
• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious, privately owned London Commercial & Residential property company with an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality, hands-on management services. They are a multi-disciplinary surveying practice. The majority of what they do is Central London Commercial but also have a Residential arm.

This is a pivotal hire, the Head of Residential Property Management will lead the residential arm of the business, taking ownership of a varied and high-value portfolio while mentoring and developing the team. With ambitious plans for expansion, this is a chance to join a company where your expertise will directly influence growth strategy, service innovation, and team structure.

This is an appropriate position for a current Head of or a Senior Property Manager looking for their next step.

The Portfolio You’ll Oversee

• 500 residential units (across several prime residential blocks with management responsibilities shared between you and a dedicated Block Property Manager.
• 150 AST’s again these a super prime Central London assets. A Property Manager managing this portfolio in its entirety
• A mix of prime London properties with engaged landlords and a service-driven tenant base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the residential management team to deliver outstanding service.
• Oversee all aspects of property management including inspections, compliance, planned maintenance, tenant engagement, and contractor oversight.
• Manage budgets, service charges, and financial reporting to the highest professional standards.
• Drive asset performance by planning refurbishments, capital works, and sustainability initiatives.
• Be the primary contact for senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and clear reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the residential department and support business growth plans.

Why This is a Growth Opportunity

• Strategic seat at the table: As Head of Residential, you will be part of the senior leadership team, influencing operational decisions and client strategies.
• Expansion in progress: The company has a clear growth plan, you’ll be instrumental in shaping processes, services, and team structure as the portfolio grows.
• Direct impact: Your work will have visible results, from client satisfaction and tenant retention to revenue growth.
• High-quality portfolio: You’ll work with well-maintained, prestigious assets that offer the scope to implement best practices without constant firefighting.

About You

• Significant experience in residential property management, ideally with large-scale or multi-site portfolios.
• Strong understanding of residential legislation, compliance, and health & safety.
• Financially astute with experience in budgeting and service charge management.
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 plus benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Lead a respected function in a company with an outstanding reputation.
• Work closely with senior decision-makers in a business that values your input.
• Opportunity to shape, grow, and develop a department in line with your vision.

If this sounds like your next step, apply to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-08-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English