Hybrid role based in the UK with regular travel across our hotel portfolio. Flexibility to visit hotels as business needs require is essential.
Shape the Future of leaf HOSPITALITY
At leaf HOSPITALITY, we're looking for an experienced Group Property Manager to lead property maintenance, engineering standards and capital projects across our growing hotel portfolio.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring our hotels remain safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standards. Combining strategic oversight with a hands-on approach, you'll support hotel teams, lead refurbishment and capital projects, oversee planned maintenance programmes and help deliver exceptional environments for our guests and teams.
If you're an experienced property professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys making a real impact across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Team Member Programme with £50 Bed & Breakfast stays and 50% F&B discount across leaf HOSPITALITY hotels
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Enjoy exclusive discounted stays and food & drink at Hilton and IHG hotels worldwide, available to you, your family and friends
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
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Access to the Hapi Benefits platform, offering exclusive discounts on retail, gym memberships, leisure, travel and much more
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Long Service Recognition Awards
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Team Member recognition awards
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Five additional days' annual leave from day one
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Enhanced pension contribution
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Company sick pay
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Three additional office closure days over the Christmas period, without using your annual leave
What You'll Be Doing
Property Leadership
- Develop and deliver the Group Property Maintenance Strategy across the portfolio.
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Provide strategic and technical leadership across property maintenance, engineering and asset management.
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Support hotel teams with expert advice, driving consistency and best practice.
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Identify opportunities to improve asset performance and operational efficiency.
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Coach, support and develop on-site maintenance teams, promoting consistent standards and best practice across the portfolio.
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Support hotels in managing property-related emergencies, major incidents and business continuity requirements.
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Drive sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives across the portfolio, as part of our ESG commitment.
- Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve environmental performance.
Maintenance & Compliance
- Lead Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes and statutory compliance across all hotels.
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Ensure properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.
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Monitor property performance, identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
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Maintain effective compliance processes, reporting and engineering standards.
Projects & Hotel Development
- Lead the property aspects of refurbishment, capital investment and new hotel opening projects.
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Provide technical expertise throughout project planning, delivery and handover.
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Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and with minimal operational disruption.
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Support operational readiness and the long-term performance of our assets.
Commercial & Contractor Management
- Procure and manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and value.
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Support maintenance and capital expenditure budgeting across the portfolio.
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Monitor contractor performance and service delivery.
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Prepare and present property performance updates, capital project progress and asset improvement recommendations to hotel owners and senior leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in property, engineering or facilities management, ideally within a multi-site hospitality or customer-focused environment.
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Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, engineering systems, statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
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Proven experience delivering planned maintenance programmes, refurbishment projects and capital investment works.
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Commercial awareness, with experience managing contractors, suppliers and property-related budgets.
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to build strong relationships, influence others and provide practical leadership across a diverse hotel portfolio.
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Professional qualifications in Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
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IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM, HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent technical qualification desirable.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the hotel portfolio.
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This role involves regular travel across our hotel portfolio and occasional overnight stays where required.
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Hybrid role based in the UK with regular travel across our hotel portfolio. Flexibility to visit hotels as business needs require is essential.
About leaf HOSPITALITY
leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK.
Since 2007, we've managed every property as if it were our own, combining commercial expertise with a people-first approach. We build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences and deliver long-term success for our hotels, owners and communities.
Everything we do is guided by one principle: be EXCELLENT.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to succeed. We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better experiences for our guests, teams and communities.
