General Manager (Part-Time / Freelance)

Location: Primarily Remote – with occasional site visits to Newark-on-Trent
Commitment: 30–40 hours per month (1–2 days/week), flexible
Remuneration: £2,000/month (retainer or fixed-term), negotiable
Contract: Freelance Consultancy (12-month minimum)

A Smart, Hands-On Role for a Financial Mind with a Practical Streak

Are you a retired or semi-retired finance professional with a head for numbers and a heart for getting things done yourself? This unique opportunity might be your ideal next chapter.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, commercially-minded General Manager to take the reins of a profitable, well-positioned residential investment — a 39-unit apartment block in Newark-on-Trent — and help drive its long-term value through financial oversight, asset stewardship, and occasional hands-on project involvement.

Why This Role Might Suit You

You’ve got deep financial acumen — perhaps a background in consulting, accountancy, or investment — and enjoy applying it to real-world assets.
You take pride in practical problem-solving — and don't mind rolling up your sleeves to check on contractors, query service charges, or walk a site.
You value autonomy, flexibility, and a role where your decisions directly impact performance.
You want to stay sharp — while keeping your time and schedule your own.

Your Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Management (Your Sweet Spot)

Oversee the performance of a residential investment vehicle (Victoria Street Assets Ltd).
Liaise with letting agents, accountants, and bookkeepers to ensure profit targets are met.
Review cash flows, service charge budgets, arrears, voids, and cost controls.
Coordinate year-end accounts, VAT returns, and Companies House filings across three entities (rental company, freehold company, and management company).
Keep shareholders informed with monthly summaries and a central dashboard of key metrics.

2. Asset Oversight (Where DIY Meets Strategy)

Ensure the building is well-maintained, compliant, and running smoothly — think of it as managing your own small block of flats.
Coordinate with agents and contractors for repairs, snagging, and preventative maintenance.
Be hands-on where needed — overseeing works, challenging quotes, checking issues on-site.

3. Stakeholder & Agent Management

Select and oversee letting agents and block managers — holding them to account on SLAs and KPIs.
Act as the first port of call for escalated issues from residents, leaseholders, or contractors.
Liaise with local authorities and utilities when needed.

4. Governance & Reporting

Arrange quarterly board meetings and AGMs.
Maintain clear communication with shareholders, providing performance insights and risk alerts.
Ensure documentation, contracts, and insurance policies are in order and reviewed annually.

Optional Extras (Tailored to Your Interests)

ESG & Efficiency Upgrades: Lead sustainability improvements like solar or smart metering.
Technology & Process Streamlining: Recommend accounting or property software to improve oversight.
Resident Engagement: Improve tenant experience through feedback loops or small amenity upgrades.

Who This Role is For

A retired or semi-retired finance consultant, accountant, property investor, or asset manager.
Someone who understands numbers and people — and enjoys a balanced mix of strategy and problem-solving.
Experienced in property, lettings, leasehold, or real estate investments (preferred).
Comfortable working independently, managing risk, and making things work efficiently and smoothly.

How to Apply

Contact Warren “The Wizard of Woz” Grant at
📞 07966 796738
📧 warren@therecruitmentexperts.co.uk

If this isn't quite the right fit but you're exploring part-time or project-based roles in property or finance, feel free to get in touch anyway — we’d love to hear from you.

General Manager / Consultant