Overview

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More about the team

Touchstone operates in a competitive commercial environment, requiring best use of resources to maintain a return to the Group both financially and socially.

More about your role

Based at Hays Community Business Centre in Edinburgh 2 days a week, you will be responsible for managing the operational and financial performance of a residential property portfolio(s) through maximising lettings and rent collection, minimising voids and managing expenditure. You will act as the main point of contact for the client to ensure their expectations are being met.

As well as leading Operational Managers you will contribute to budget setting and delivery so that all relevant business objectives are met.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is required.

More about you

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role. Experience in the property industry and maximising client portfolios is also required.

Experience & Skills

• Experience within the Property Industry,
• A Property Mark Level 6 qualification/ Letwell or equivalent
• A thorough understanding of client requirements and the ability to maximise a client portfolio,
• Experience liaising with clients and landlords.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there\'s always more we can do to make you smile, that\'s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What\'s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We\'re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you\'re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities