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Community Manager

R0135601 Ten Degrees London, United Kingdom

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

You will run an autonomous business unit taking overall responsibility and accountability for the operations including team members, daily activities, and the resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals. Leading the team by example your focus will be to build a vibrant, safe and welcoming community our residents enjoy being part of.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities

  • Acts as a role model at all times by demonstrating the core values
  • Leads the team to create positive memorable experiences by exceeding expectations for all residents.
  • Works in partnership with marketing to shape local marketing and leasing strategies based on relevant market data to achieve the property’s occupancy and revenue goals
  • Ensures marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional activities are effectively implemented
  • Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, groups, universities) communicating regularly with representatives, ensuring the community’s compliance with pertinent regulations and providing performance data and reporting
  • Actively seeks interaction and contact with residents to proactively seek to improve service delivery and ensure community events enhance the overall resident experience.
  • Meets targeted revenues by making rate recommendations based on market data and monitors payments.
  • Prepares and forecasts annual budgets by analyzing financial statements, reviewing marketing information, and accessing operational reports.
  • Manages the financial performance; attending regular P&L reviews with stakeholders.
  • Promotes investor satisfaction and retention through timely variance reporting in respect of budgeted and actual spending and on-going communication about the performance of the properties, and responds with urgency to client/owner concerns, questions, issues, and requests.
  • Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by ensuring a timely response to questions, requests and complaints in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.  
  • Assesses team member training needs and ensure thorough understanding of systems and adherence to policies
  • Develops capability of team members in order to meet key performance goals and future succession requirements.
  • Originates, approves and submits purchase orders and processes invoices from vendors, contractors and service providers for payment and manages communication with finance team members and other stakeholders as required.
  • Oversees the tenancy management process by coordinating periodic apartment inspections, evicting residents, and imposing and collecting late fees and other charges within the terms of the agreement.
  • Works hand in hand with Health & Safety to drive a safety culture by managing and monitoring the appropriate health & safety and compliance activities including the incident reporting system and ensures that the community operates in a safe and risk free environment.
  • Ensures the operation of the community complies with Company policies and procedures and any laws and regulations governing housing operations and residential lettings.
  • Manages planned and reactive maintenance and refurbishments engaging marketing and capital projects teams to ensure timely resident communication and completion to a high standard within agreed budgets and timescales.
  • Conducts regular community walkabouts and inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal. 

About You

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Good level of general education

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Proficiency in using property management software. Training will however, be provided.

  • A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety policies preferably with some form of recognised training i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH.

Experience & Skills

  • Experience of successfully driving leasing performance and managing operations within the property sector or similar environment.

  • Proven experience in managing site financials, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

  • Experience of leading a team and a proven track record in delivering service excellence in a similar management role/ environment.

  • Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation.

  • A strong team player but capable of working autonomously and taking ownership.

  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise, with a focus on ensuring time delivery of results in all facets of the role.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities.

  • Demonstrated management and leadership skills sufficient to recruit, lead, direct, evaluate and manage team members to achieve high performance, including maintenance specialists.

  • Self and culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience.

  • Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to thriving in a changing environment.

  • Enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional experience to stakeholders and continuously improve knowledge of self and others.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Professional
  • Organized
  • Responsible
  • Resourceful
  • Helpful
  • Confident

Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental and vision insurance plan options

Retirement Planning

Flexible Spending Accounts and Employer-matched 401(k) plans are offered

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance
Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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