Step into a Career with Impact at Dandara Living!
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, Dandara Living offers the perfect platform. Join us and you’ll bring your expertise to life on transformative projects, surrounded by a team that’s as passionate about innovation as you are. Here, you’ll form lasting professional connections, gain new perspectives, and be continually inspired by the best in the field. We’re all about opportunity and are dedicated to helping you unlock yours to its fullest potential.
About The Role
We’re looking for a National Head of Operations to join our Dandara Living Management team. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and growing our national operations strategy. From managing high-performing teams to driving new business opportunities, this role will be at the heart of our operational success across Build-to-Rent (BTR), Single Family Housing (SFH), and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) portfolios.
As National Head of Operations, you’ll lead a senior team across multiple regions, overseeing operational delivery and service excellence. You’ll also play a key role in raising our brand profile, developing strategic partnerships, and influencing key industry stakeholders.
What You Will Do
1. Develop and lead a strategic plan to support Dandara Living Management’s 5-year growth targets
2. Identify new business opportunities within the BTR, SFH, and PBSA sectors
3. Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, industry leaders, and stakeholders
4. Create and deliver compelling business proposals and pitch presentations
5. Represent Dandara Living at key conferences, events, and forums
6. Lead on operational excellence, ensuring robust SOPs and health & safety processes
7. Oversee onboarding of new clients and support consultancy opportunities
8. Regularly review systems and processes, driving improvements where needed
9. Manage a team of senior operational leads, providing clear leadership and development
What You Will Bring
1. Proven experience in a large-scale, client-facing operational leadership role
2. Strong commercial acumen and a results-driven approach
3. Experience leading large operational teams
4. Exceptional presenting, communication, and relationship-building skills
5. Background in BTR, PBSA, or SFH operations is essential
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRMs, and BDM tracking systems
7. Knowledge of ESG principles and their application in the residential sector
8. Experience in budget creation, G2N performance, and NOI calculations
Who You Are
You’re an inspiring leader, a strategic thinker, and a confident communicator. You thrive in dynamic environments, bring high energy to everything you do, and have a passion for driving performance and service excellence. You understand the importance of collaboration and know how to influence and build trust across all levels.
What We Will Offer You
Dandara Living is a market-leading developer in the living sector, delivering Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. Today Dandara Living is one of the UK’s leading designers, developers, and operators of large-scale Build-to-Rent properties, with a proven track record in creating and delivering award-winning, landmark residential developments.
With unparalleled market knowledge and technical expertise, our extensive in-house experience encompasses land acquisition, design, development, procurement, site delivery, and property and asset management.
Our Benefits Include
1. £Competitive salary
2. 25 days holiday + the option to buy 5 more!
3. Up to 5% pension scheme (employer matched!)
4. 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
5. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
6. 24-hour Digital Doctor
7. Health Assured Wisdom App
8. Competitive parental leave
9. Electric Vehicle Scheme
10. Benefits discount platform – hundreds of your favourite shops, restaurants, gyms and more!
Important Note
No agency applications will be considered for this role. Any CVs received will be considered a free gift. #J-18808-Ljbffr