Property Acquisitions Manager - Nacro Housing - West Midlands
(2024-08 - 2026-02)
- Delivered 100% of strategic acquisition KPIs, successfully procuring 122 residential bedspaces through the sourcing, appraisal, acquisition, and mobilisation of suitable properties.
- Managed a live pipeline of 5–40 concurrent property acquisition and refurbishment projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from initial assessment through to operational handover.
- Controlled refurbishment and improvement budgets ranging from £5,000–£50,000 per property, ensuring cost-effective delivery, compliance, and value optimisation.
- Conducted technical due diligence including condition assessments, identifying structural defects, fire safety risks, damp, mould, and remedial requirements.
- Managed relationships with multiple external contractor teams (typically 5–6 active teams), ensuring works were delivered safely, on specification, and within agreed timescales.
- Worked collaboratively with legal, finance, surveying, and operational teams to accelerate property mobilisation and maximise asset availability.
Property Asset Manager - Pluxa Ltd - Birmingham
(2022-07 - 2023-04)
- Led full operational management of a premium serviced accommodation portfolio, ensuring compliance, presentation, and profitability across multiple sites.
- Recruited, trained, and led a cross-functional team including property managers, ground staff, cleaners, and contractors, ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Oversaw refurbishment, fit-out, and setup projects, managing timelines, budgets, and contractor quality control.
- Directed procurement and stock management, including audits of laundry, toiletries, furnishings, and consumables to maintain cost efficiency and consistency.
- Secured corporate client contracts for medium- and long-term stays, improving occupancy and revenue stability.
- Introduced new training programmes, procedures, and operational systems, improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Produced operational and financial reports for senior management, supporting strategic decision-making and growth planning.
Property Inventory Clerk Freelance - Olympus Inventories - Birmingham
(2021-02 - 2022-07)
- Conducted inventory, check-in, mid-term, and check-out inspections for residential lettings, providing detailed photographic and written reports.
- Ensured reports were accurate, impartial, and compliant with deposit protection requirements.
- Enhanced inspection turnaround processes, improving client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Property Manager - Martin & Co - Birmingham
(2020-01 - 2021-02)
- Managed a portfolio of approximately 140 residential properties, maintaining compliance, safety, and strong landlord-tenant relationships.
- Conducted routine inspections, maintenance coordination, and compliance checks (EICR, gas safety, smoke alarms).
- Managed tenancy renewals, arrears, and deposit reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with housing regulations.
- Liaised with landlords and contractors to ensure transparency, timely repairs, and high satisfaction levels.
Property Manager - Purplebricks - Birmingham
(2018-03 - 2020-01)
- Delivered full property management services across an extensive portfolio of 165 residential properties, ensuring maintenance, safety, and legal compliance.
- Coordinated repairs, inspections, tenancy renewals, and deposit disputes, balancing client satisfaction with operational control.
- Maintained compliance documentation for gas safety, EICR, fire safety, and building regulations.
Housing Support Manager / Worker - Olympic Housing, Stonham Housing, Housing Options Ltd - Birmingham
(2013-01 - 2018-02)
- Supported vulnerable individuals and families across supported housing schemes, developing personalised tenancy sustainment and care plans.
- Managed staff teams, liaised with local authorities, and ensured properties met all health, safety, and compliance standards.
- Promoted empowerment, wellbeing, and positive social outcomes through tailored support programmes.
Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver - Huxley Logistics
(2023-05 - 2024-07)
Interim logistics roles undertaken whilst actively seeking the right property opportunity. These roles demonstrate professional driving experience, strong time management, and operational reliability during a period of targeted job searching within the property sector.
