Head Office – Scanlans Property Management - Leeds - Century Offices, 2175 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB
SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
- Scanlans Property Management • Competitive • Home Based – Leeds Portfolio
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will take ownership of a mixed, predominantly RMC led portfolio that includes high-rise buildings, where your blend of people skills and technical know‑how will set the tone for great service. Working closely with resident directors, leaseholders and contractors, you’ll provide clear leadership across compliance, safety and service delivery while nurturing trust and transparency at every step.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety and autonomy. You’ll balance board governance and budgeting with hands-on site presence and decisive action on maintenance, risk and safety particularly within HRBs backed by the systems, specialist support and scale of the wider Group.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Most days, you will be coordinating priorities across your portfolio, planning works, reviewing compliance status, progressing actions with contractors, and updating RMC directors and residents with timely, clear communications. You will lead on budgeting and service charge management, ensure building safety duties are met for HRBs, and keep everything moving with organised, proactive follow‑through. You’ll be both the strategic lead and the steady day‑to‑day presence that keeps your buildings safe, compliant and well‑run.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Your RMC boards feel informed, involved and confident in your stewardship.
- HRB safety obligations are met consistently, with clear evidence and timely actions.
- Budgets, service charges and year-end processes run smoothly with minimal variance.
- Planned and reactive works are delivered on time, on budget and to specification.
- Communication is proactive, clear and empathetic, reducing escalations and complaints.
- You spot risks early, propose pragmatic solutions and keep stakeholders aligned.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
- Meeting and advising RMC directors, preparing board packs, minutes and actions.
- Building and managing annual budgets, monitoring spend and approving invoices.
- Leading compliance for HRBs, coordinating safety cases, inspections and evidence logs.
- Scheduling and overseeing planned maintenance, Section 20 consultations and projects.
- Conducting regular site visits, assessing standards and instructing remedial works.
- Managing contractors and suppliers, negotiating value and ensuring quality delivery.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
- You put residents and communities at the heart of decisions while staying commercially sharp.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site role and stay calm, organised and accountable.
- You communicate with warmth and clarity, adapting to different audiences with ease.
- You’re comfortable leading board-level discussions and turning decisions into action.
- You take ownership, make informed calls and follow through until the job is done.
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Managing mixed RMC portfolios and working closely with resident directors.
- Exposure to high-rise buildings and the evolving building safety landscape.
- Creating and managing service charge budgets and guiding year-end processes.
- Delivering major works, including Section 20 consultation and contractor oversight.
- Using block management systems and producing accurate, insightful reporting.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary, aligned to experience
- Discretionary bonus
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward
- Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
- Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT SCANLANS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Scanlans Property Management is a well-established residential block management business, known for delivering a high standard of service to clients, leaseholders and residents across the North and Midlands. We manage a varied portfolio and take pride in providing proactive, professional support that makes a real difference to the communities we look after.
Scanlans is part of Trinity Property Group (TPG) and the wider Odevo Group, giving our teams the backing of a leading international property management business, with the investment, stability and career development opportunities that come with being part of a growing group.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your portfolio leadership, stakeholder management, building safety/compliance competence and decision-making through scenario-based questions
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
