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Head of Operations (Property Management)
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Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
10-15years
Experience Required:
Posted:
6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Purpose
The Head of Operations is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all completed developments ensuring exceptional resident experience operational excellence community engagement asset preservation service delivery and commercial performance across the role oversees the entire post-handover resident ecosystem including property operationsfacilities management customer experience vendor management community developmenthospitality services health and safety compliance and operational teams. The incumbent is
responsible for translating the vision into a consistently outstanding living experience across all properties.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Portfolio Operations Leadership
Provide strategic leadership for all completed developments.
Develop and implement operational policies systems procedures and service standards.
Ensure consistency in operational excellence across all properties.
Establish operational governance frameworks and performance controls.
Lead operational readiness for newly completed developments.
2. Resident Experience & Lifestyle Management
Own the resident experience framework.
Design and continuously improve the resident journey.
Establish service standards and customer experience benchmarks.
Monitor resident satisfaction and engagement metrics.
Lead complaint resolution and service recovery initiatives.
Drive resident retention through enhanced lifestyle offerings and experiences.
This area should be one of the roles primary mandates.
3. Community Building & Resident Engagement
Create vibrant safe and engaging residential communities.
Develop resident engagement calendars and community programs.
Promote social interaction and community participation.
Support formation and management of resident committees where applicable
Build initiatives that strengthen resident loyalty and belonging.
4. Property & Facilities Management
Ensure proper maintenance and management of all common areas and facilities.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure optimal functionality of utilities amenities security systems and shared infrastructure.
Monitor property standards and asset condition.
Drive long-term asset preservation strategies.
5. Vendor & Service Partner Management
Lead procurement and management of operational service providers.
Manage security cleaning landscaping waste management internet pest control maintenance and other vendors.
Establish and enforce service level agreements.
Conduct vendor performance reviews.
Ensure delivery of quality services while maintaining cost efficiency.
6. Revenue & Commercial Performance
Drive profitability and operational efficiency across the portfolio.
Develop and manage operational budgets.
Monitor property operational costs and service charge expenditure.
Identify revenue-enhancement opportunities within lifestyle operations.
Support occupancy and retention initiatives.
7. Health Safety Security & Compliance
Establish portfolio-wide health and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Oversee security management frameworks.
Ensure emergency response preparedness and business continuity plans are in place.
Lead risk identification and mitigation initiatives.
8. Team Leadership & Culture
Build and lead high-performing operations teams.
Develop capability frameworks and training programs.
Ensure service excellence culture across all sites.
Drive accountability engagement and performance management.
Create succession plans for key operational positions.
9. Stakeholder Management
Develop strong relationships with residents homeowners investors vendors regulators and internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary escalation point for critical operational matters.
Prepare operational reports and portfolio updates for executive leadership.
Represent the Lifestyle function in strategic business discussions.
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 10 years experience in property operations hospitality facilities managementcustomer experience residential community management or related sectors.
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site operations.
Experience managing large residential communities hospitality operations mixed-use developments or lifestyle-focused real estate portfolios.
Demonstrated success in customer experience vendor management operations excellence and team leadership
Required Skills:
Minimum 10 years experience in property operations hospitality facilities management customer experience residential community management or related sectors. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site operations. Experience managing large residential communities hospitality operations mixed-use developments or lifestyle-focused real estate portfolios. Demonstrated success in customer experience vendor management operations excellence and team leadership
Required Education:
Minimum 10 years experience in property operations hospitality facilities managementcustomer experience residential community management or related sectors. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site operations. Experience managing large residential communities hospitality operations mixed-usedevelopments or lifestyle-focused real estate portfolios. Demonstrated success in customer experience vendor management operationsexcellence and team leadership
