Job Description

Job Title:

Pub Area Manager - Property Investment & Operations

Location: Norfolk-based with travel across regional pub sites

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Pub Area Manager to oversee the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a growing portfolio of community pubs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within an expanding property investment business that acquires, refurbishes, and leases pubs to independent operators, while also raising investment and driving innovative growth strategies across the sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple pub sites, securing and onboarding new tenants, identifying acquisition opportunities, attracting new investors, and ensuring each site reaches its full potential in both profitability and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

1? Operational Oversight

Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple pubs, ensuring high standards of service, profitability, and compliance. Monitor tenant performance and provide operational support to improve turnover and customer experience. Review sales, costs, and margins regularly to identify underperformance and create improvement plans.
2? Marketing & Activation

Develop and implement localised marketing activation plans for each pub to drive footfall and community engagement. Work with tenants to create promotional campaigns, events, and seasonal offers. Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
3? Tenant Recruitment & Management

Source and onboard new self-employed tenants/operators to run pubs under the company's proven business model. Negotiate terms, set clear expectations, and ensure smooth transition during handovers. Act as primary liaison between tenants and head office, supporting long-term partnerships.
4? Property Acquisition & Refurbishment

Identify and assess freehold pub acquisition opportunities that align with the investment strategy. Conduct site visits, prepare business cases, and assist in due diligence processes for potential purchases. Oversee refurbishment projects, working with contractors, designers, and suppliers to deliver on time and within budget.
5? Investor Relations

Support the recruitment of new investors to help expand the pub portfolio. Assist in preparing investment presentations, site tours, and financial overviews for prospective investors. Maintain strong relationships with existing stakeholders, ensuring they are updated on portfolio performance.
Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in multi-site management, ideally within the pub, hospitality, or retail sectors. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving site profitability. Experience in tenant or franchise recruitment and relationship management. Knowledge of property acquisition, refurbishment projects, and investment processes (desirable). Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.
Role Details

Contract: Full-Time, permanent role with long-term growth opportunities. Location: Norfolk-based, with travel to pub sites across the region and occasional UK-wide trips. Remuneration: Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives (linked to portfolio growth and profitability).
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person