General Manager (Property)

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Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Homes \& Neighbourhoods
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 14
Salary
£51,356 \- £53,460

We’re seeking a General Manager to take a leadership role within a multi‑disciplinary property service. Working with other General Managers, Service Managers and stakeholders, you’ll help shape and deliver the strategic, operational, and financial direction of the service, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and delivers high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes.

You will lead a specialist and technical function within the property portfolio, which may include the following, Planned Works, Empty Homes, Responsive Repairs, Adaptations, DMC and Disrepairs. The role carries full accountability for day‑to‑day performance, statutory and contractual compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on value for money and customer experience.

A core element of the role is leadership. You’ll create a high‑performance culture, providing clear direction, challenge, and support to managers and teams. You’ll oversee resource planning, respond to complex operational, financial, and performance issues, and provide clear, well‑reasoned advice and reports to senior forums and governance bodies.

This role suits a confident, credible leader with strong technical expertise in property services, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to lead change in a complex environment. If you’re motivated by improving services, managing significant assets, and leading teams to deliver sustained results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Andrew Bowler is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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Closing date
08 June 2026, 11:55 PM

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