Operations Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
My client is seeking an experienced Operations Director for an expanding Build to Rent (BTR) property company.
The company is a UK focused fully integrated real estate investor, developer and operator with a Build-to-Rent residential portfolio of almost 4,000 homes. The full-service platform acquires, develops, manages, and operates high quality rental homes across the UK. The business is focused on delivering and operating Build-to-Rent residential housing that is purposely designed and professionally managed for their residents and one that residents feel proud to call home, with kind and welcoming in-house staff. Each property offers flexibility that enables tenants to achieve their lifestyle aspirations, whilst reflecting the culture and connection of their local community.
The company’s ambition is to become the UK’s leading specialist manager of Build -to-Rent residential communities across the UK.
The Role
The Operations Director is a national role operating across the UK and has responsibility for leading the operational activities for my client's BTR portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role oversees the management of the operational resources within the community teams to deliver operational excellence and compliance, maximise productivity and to exceed stretching financial targets.
Location
This is a national role with travel involved across all community locations (currently Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Salford and Sheffield). The client's Head Office is on the outskirts of Oxford and the successful candidate will need to be within a reasonable distance of the south east of Oxford city centre.
Principal Accountabilities
- Operational Management
- People Management
- Business Development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 02/02/2023
Reference ID: OHRP/JH/Ops
Expected start date: 04/03/2024
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Director roles across ourHRpeople's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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