Job Description

Job Title: General Manager - Property Operations
Location: Oxford
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base salary + profit sharing
Reporting to: Founder
Start: Immediate

About Us
We manage a growing portfolio of co-living and student houses across Oxford & Coventry. We're seeking an experienced General Manager who can take full operational control while the Founder withdraws from daily involvement. The business is stable and for someone who knows how to manage a portfolio end-to-end - not from an office but on the ground and in control.

This role is built for independence and control for someone who likes to lead. Profit sharing is in place: as you grow the portfolio and performance, your income also grows. With written approval, you can expand in any UK city.

You will be provided a refreshed operating budget every 30 days to carry out your duties.

Your Role
Run the portfolio as if it were your own - keeping every property full, compliant and profitable without the need for daily oversight.

You will
Manage end-to-end operations of all co-living properties (approx. 25 houses).
Oversee rent collection, tenant relations, renewals, and inspections.
Coordinate cleaners, maintenance teams, viewing agents, and contractors.
Handle listings, adverts, and room marketing using existing platforms.
Supervise a remote admin assistant and finance assistant.
Ensure all compliance areas are met (fire safety, HMO, deposit protection, licensing).
Operate within clear authority limits, with a rolling 30-day operating budget.

What You Won't Do
You will not hire full-time staff or expand the team.
You will not spend on external marketing or expansion projects without approval.
Your success is measured purely by performance and stability.

Who You Are
5+ years in management or operations (property/lettings/HMO experience preferred).
Comfortable handling both people and problems directly
Confident running rent, maintenance and compliance simultaneously.
Skilled with modern property tools (Landlord Vision, Zoho, QuickBooks, Google Workspace).
Reliable, structured and able to manage without supervision.
Understands UK tenancy compliance and the dynamics of shared housing.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

That's it. The rest of the week - you run the business.

How to Apply
Send your CV to rahul@thekarnani.com
Subject line: "General Manager - (Your Name)"

Explain us why you are the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person