Director of Property Management in Stoke-on-Trent

• Director – Property Management
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: Competitive Director-level package + industry-leading bonus (circa 40%) + benefits

The Company

A market-leading property consultancy with one of the UK’s most successful and profitable Property Management platforms is seeking a Director to join its Manchester office.

My clients Manchester Property Management team has doubled in size over the last 18 months. With exceptional client retention, a proven track record of long-term profitability, and annual bonuses that regularly exceed 40%, this is a high-performing environment for ambitious senior leaders.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position overseeing a flagship Northern commercial portfolio on behalf of a major institutional asset manager and other investment clients. The assets include multi-let Grade A offices, retail and industrial assets, and a major development project approaching completion.

You will take overall accountability for client strategy, service delivery, team leadership and performance across the portfolio, supported by a well-resourced internal platform and specialist teams (ESG, Procurement, CX, Data, Technology and FM).

The role offers strategic involvement in development and asset management initiatives, including shaping the long-term vision for a 1 million sq ft development site delivering 250,000–300,000 sq ft of new Grade A workspace, with strong pre-lets already in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end Property Management services across a high-profile Northern commercial portfolio.
• Take ownership of key institutional client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact and trusted adviser.
• Oversee and mentor a multi-disciplinary internal team including Surveyors, FM, Graduates and support staff.
• Provide strategic oversight of service charge performance, financial reporting and compliance.
• Ensure assets operate to modern, market-leading standards with a strong occupier experience focus.
• Champion ESG, sustainability, customer experience and technology-led improvements across the portfolio.
• Lead portfolio performance reviews, client reporting, and business development opportunities.
• Contribute to regional leadership, supporting growth of the Manchester Property Management business.

The Candidate

• Significant experience in Commercial Property Management at Associate Director/Director level.
• Proven track record managing large, complex multi-let office buildings and mixed commercial portfolios.
• Strong financial management capability, including high-value service charge oversight and compliance.
• Skilled at building and maintaining senior client relationships, with gravitas and commercial acumen.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of ESG, sustainability and emerging tech within modern Property Management.

Why Apply?

• Lead a flagship institutional client portfolio within a market-leading national platform.
• Be part of a high-growth, high-performance Northern team with exceptional bonus potential.
• Significant scope to influence client strategy, portfolio performance and regional business growth.

If you’d like to discuss the role in confidence, feel free to apply directly or drop me a message.