General Manager
Meet Our Recruiter
Chris Sycamore
About the Role
Cobalt is proud to be partnering with a global property brand in search of a General Manager for one of their flagship Central London assets.
Set within a landmark building in the City this is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious commercial asset, working with a range of high-profile occupiers. With a focus on delivering service excellence and enhancing occupier experience, the role offers the chance to drive operational and strategic improvements while leading a best-in-class on-site team.
As General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of building management, leading on service delivery, compliance, and tenant engagement, while supporting wider asset strategies.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead all day-to-day operations, ensuring service excellence and first-class occupier engagement.
- Manage service partners across hard and soft services, driving high performance and value for money.
- Ensure full statutory compliance, acting as Responsible Person for health and safety matters.
- Oversee large service charge budgets, including forecasting, management, and reconciliation.
- Support leasing and asset management initiatives, including tenant fit-outs and void strategies.
- Drive sustainability, wellbeing, and occupier experience initiatives aligned to ESG goals.
- Manage risks effectively, including emergency procedures, business continuity, and incident response.
- Lead, motivate, and develop on-site teams to foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.
The successful candidate will be an experienced General Manager or FM leader with a strong track record managing high-profile commercial properties. You will hold IOSH Managing Safely and IWFM Level 4/5 qualifications. A confident leader and excellent communicator, you will bring strong leadership skills with experience managing both in-house and outsourced teams. You will have a solid understanding of building systems, maintenance, and compliance, be well-versed in managing large service charge budgets and contract relationships, and possess a strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
This role offers an outstanding career opportunity with a leading brand, alongside an excellent benefits package and genuine scope for long-term progression.
If you're ready to take the next step in your property management career, apply now with your CV - please note, this role may appoint before the closing date.
