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Posted 12 August, 2026

BTR Operations Manager

Abbatt Property Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Operations Manager - Build to Rent

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London | £45,000-£58,000 + bonus | Private Healthcare, Pension & more

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Own the operation. Shape the resident experience.

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We're recruiting for a brand-new 200-apartment Build to Rent scheme and are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership from day one.

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This isn't a traditional lettings role. You'll be the go-to person for residents, overseeing the day-to-day operation and helping shape how the scheme runs.

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The role

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You'll take ownership of:

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  • Resident experience, queries & complaints
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  • Building operations, inspections & compliance
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  • Maintenance, defects & contractors
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  • Move-ins, move-outs & apartment readiness
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  • Tenancy, property & compliance documentation
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  • Supporting lettings and rental activity
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  • Working with sales, maintenance and wider property teams
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  • Improving processes, systems and the resident offering
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About you

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We're looking for someone who gets BTR and understands what great resident service looks like.

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You'll ideally have:

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  • BTR / residential operations experience
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  • Strong knowledge of the BTR resident journey
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  • Experience managing contractors, maintenance & defects
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  • Good understanding of compliance & H&S
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  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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  • Strong organisational and admin skills
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  • A tech-savvy, forward-thinking approach
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  • The confidence to take ownership and make decisions
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Experience within a modern, amenity-led BTR environment would be a big plus.

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What's on offer?

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  • Discretionary bonus
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Pension
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  • Brand-new high spec scheme
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  • Genuine ownership and autonomy
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  • Opportunity to shape the operation from the ground up
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If you're an experienced BTR operator ready to make a scheme your own, we'd love to hear from you!