The Role:

We are seeking a Portfolio Performance Manager (Asset Manager) to drive the financial and operational performance of a growing UK residential portfolio across Build to Rent in Multi Family Homes, Single Family Homes and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation.

This role sits at the intersection of asset management, revenue optimisation, and operational performance, with responsibility for translating data, market insight, and on-the-ground performance into clear strategies that enhance income, occupancy, and long-term asset value.

The successful candidate will take ownership of portfolio-wide performance, working closely with leasing, operations, property management and finance teams to ensure consistent delivery against business plans.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Portfolio Performance & Strategy

Take ownership of portfolio-level KPIs, including:

• Occupancy, income, ERV growth, retention, voids, and cost control
• Develop and implement performance improvement strategies across your portfolio of assets
• Produce and continually refine asset-level and portfolio business plans
• Identify under performing assets and deliver targeted interventions
• Drive rental strategy and revenue optimisation, including pricing, incentives.

Data, Reporting & Insight

Lead production of weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting

• Analyse:
  • Budget vs. actual performance
  • Leasing metrics (conversion, velocity, enquiry sources)
  • Market benchmarks and competitor positioning
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to support real-time performance monitoring
• Provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and investors

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Maintain deep understanding of:
  • Localised rental markets relevant to the asset class
  • Competitor schemes, pricing and leasing performance
• Translate market intelligence into commercial recommendations
• Support new acquisitions and developments with market-led performance assumptions aligning with industry expectations to monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.

Operational Performance & Collaboration

• Act as the link between asset management strategy and operational delivery
• Work closely with:
  • Leasing teams (conversion, occupancy & incentives)
  • Central Operations Teams (Leasing Compliance, Tenancy Progression & New Business)
  • Property management (cost control, service delivery)
  • Marketing (lead generation, brand positioning)
• Support mobilisation of new assets to ensure strong trading performance from day one
• Drive consistency of performance standards across the portfolio

Financial Management & Value Creation

• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Identify and implement value-add initiatives including:
  • Revenue enhancement
  • Cost efficiencies
  • Operational improvements
• Monitor and manage risks impacting income or asset value

At its core, portfolio management focuses on maximising income and reducing costs to deliver optimal performance.

If interested, please send an updated CV.