Resident Services Manager
Salary/Rate:Up to £37,000 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Sunderland
County:Tyne and Wear
Sector:Residential Management
Job ref:JN -062025-83791_1748962055
Post Date:03. 06. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Eden Kendall
Executive Consultant, Residential Management
About the Role
Join a leading residential property organisation as a Resident Services Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping vibrant, welcoming communities. This is a dynamic, people-focused role ideal for an experienced leader in residential services or hospitality with a passion for service excellence and community engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
Customer Experience & Community Engagement
- Lead the onsite Resident Services Team (RST) and reception, delivering outstanding front-line service.
- Champion resident satisfaction by managing feedback, resolving concerns, and coordinating move-ins/outs.
- Organise resident events, engagement plans and quarterly service surgeries to build a strong community culture.
Operations & Service Delivery
- Oversee day-to-day property management, including amenity spaces, voids, tenancy matters and compliance.
- Ensure high standards in cleanliness, maintenance, and communal space presentation.
- Lead on software-based compliance monitoring and support RST with viewings and site tours.
Financial & Performance Management
- Own income performance for your community, supporting rent optimisation and budget control.
- Collaborate with lettings and procurement teams to meet financial and operational KPIs.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, mentor and develop RSA team members, delivering inductions and continuous training aligned with brand standards.
- Provide hands-on leadership during the defects period, and remain available out of hours when required.
Health & Safety & Reporting
- Manage all fire safety matters and ensure adherence to evolving health and safety legislation.
- Conduct property inspections and produce accurate, data-driven reports for stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in residential property or hospitality leadership.
- Knowledge of property management, landlord & tenant legislation, and health & safety (H&S).
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of reporting dashboards and CRM tools desirable.
- IRPM Level 2 or equivalent qualifications (preferred but not essential).
- A proactive, community-first attitude with a collaborative spirit.
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