Commercial Housing Manager
Ready to take on a fast-moving, high-impact portfolio?
C~urb (part of the Link Group Ltd) is recruiting a Commercial Housing Manager to lead performance, compliance and customer experience across our Property Management business with a focus on Private Rented Sector (PRS) homes, Factoring, Shared Equity, and more, delivering great outcomes for tenants and owners, while protecting income and increasing value.
Salary: £58,277.00 - £73,067.00 perr annum (dependent on skills and experience).
A car allowance at the rate of £375 per month wiill be paid.
Location: This post is based at C~urb’s Falkirk office with occasional travel to the Edinburgh office and to visit properties within the portfolio. However, hybrid working is available with this role.
Hours of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening meetings may be required.
The Role
The Commercial Housing Manager will oversee factoring, private lettings, shared equity, shared ownership and commercial lease portfolio management. This unique and exciting role would suit those with a proven track record of project and performance management across a large property portfolio.
The post holder will report to the Director of Property Management and will directly manage 3 co-ordinators with an overall team of 47, handling services to over 7,000 factored owners, 1200 mid market and market rent properties, 150 commercial leases, 350 sharing owners, and Scotland-wide Shared Equity services.
About C~urb
C~urb is a commercial subsidiary of Link Group, a Registered Social Landlord. At C~urb, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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a third level management qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Management, Business, Housing/Property) or degree equivalent,
- commercial acumen and the ability to manage competing demands from a variety of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment,
- awareness of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks,
- experience of managing performance improvement initiatives and income collection across a significant portfolio,
- a driving licence and access to a car.
In return, you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link Group’s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
As a C~urb employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
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Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
- Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
- Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
- Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
- Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
- Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
- Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
- Annual flu vaccination
- Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - Work with us | Link Group
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This role is subject to Level 1 Disclosure check under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 8 June 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Friday 19 June 2026 at Watling House, Calendar Business, Park, Falkirk
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about your potential suitability for the role, contact [email protected] to arrange a call back from Lorna Dunsmore, Director of Property Management.
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