🌟 General Manager - Build to Rent (Maternity Cover)

📍 Location: Sheffield
📅 Start Date: December 2025
📄 Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
⏰ Hours: Full Time (40 hrs, Monday-Sunday)
💰 Salary: up to £47,000 + performance bonus

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven property professional to step into a General Manager role within one of the UK's leading Build to Rent (BTR) operators.

This is a maternity cover position at a high-quality, fully stabilised BTR development in Sheffield city centre - a vibrant, design-led community that's recognised for its strong resident experience and excellent operational standards.

The role offers a fantastic platform for someone from a PBSA, hotel, or block management background who's ready to take on full responsibility for a large-scale residential asset and gain hands-on experience in the growing Build to Rent sector.

The Role

As General Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of the scheme's operation - from lettings and resident engagement to building maintenance and commercial performance. You'll lead and develop a small on-site team while ensuring residents enjoy a first-class living experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lettings & Revenue: Drive occupancy and rental performance, ensuring apartments are let efficiently and effectively.

• Operations: Oversee all property management and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance, safety, and presentation standards are met.

• Resident Experience: Create a welcoming, community-focused environment through great service, local partnerships, and resident events.

• Team Leadership: Inspire and manage your on-site team to deliver consistently high standards and exceptional customer service.

• Commercial Focus: Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and report on key metrics to maximise the scheme's success.

About You

You'll be a confident, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. You'll have strong organisational and communication skills, a commercial mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

You'll bring:

• Experience in residential property, PBSA, hospitality, or block management

• Strong sales or lettings experience with a focus on results and customer experience

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams

• Excellent operational and financial awareness

• A hands-on, solutions-focused attitude and a genuine passion for service excellence

Why Apply?

• Step into a leadership role in one of the UK's fastest-growing property sectors

• Be part of an established, award-winning BTR operator with a strong national portfolio

• Gain exposure to all aspects of operational management - from lettings to finance

• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values initiative and personal development

🔹 Interested in making the move into Build to Rent?
Apply today to discuss this exciting General Manager opportunity and take your next career step in the modern rental living sector.