Head of Build To Rent - GKR International : Job Details

Job Title: Head of Build to Rent (BTR)Location: UK – Flexible (with regular travel to London, Manchester, and Birmingham)Company Overview: Our client is a highly successful and fast-growing estate agency with a strong national presence and established offices in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Known for their innovative approach and premium service standards, they are at the forefront of residential agency and property services.With the Build to Rent (BTR) sector continuing to expand, our client is seeking a strategic, commercially-minded Head of Build to Rent to lead and grow this key division, working closely with developers, institutional landlords, and investors across the UK.Role Overview: The Head of Build to Rent will be responsible for the strategic development, operational delivery, and commercial success of the agency’s BTR offering. The role requires a blend of leadership, sector expertise, and business development acumen to drive client acquisition, mobilise new instructions, and oversee service delivery across leasing, mobilisation, operations, and client reporting.This is a high-profile, senior-level opportunity ideal for a property professional with a strong track record in the Build to Rent sector.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:Define and implement the BTR growth strategy in alignment with wider business objectives and emerging market trends.
• Client Engagement:Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, developers, and fund managers. Lead on new business pitches and client onboarding.
• Team Management:Recruit, lead, and develop a growing BTR team, ensuring high performance and consistent delivery across the service line.
• Operational Excellence:Oversee day-to-day leasing operations, mobilisation processes, and building management standards, ensuring a best-in-class resident experience.
• Performance Reporting:Ensure accurate and timely reporting of leasing KPIs, operational metrics, and asset performance to clients and stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with lettings, marketing, technology, and property management teams to deliver integrated BTR solutions.
• Innovation & Improvement:Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through technology, resident experience initiatives, and operational efficiencies.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience within the Build to Rent sector, ideally at a senior or head-of-level position.
• Strong understanding of institutional PRS and multifamily leasing models, mobilisation, and operational delivery.
• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering large-scale mandates.
• Commercially driven with strong P&L and client management experience.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly between major UK cities.

What’s on Offer:

• A senior leadership role within a high-growth, entrepreneurial business.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a strategic service line within a supportive leadership team.
• £90,000-£120,000 basic and £150,000 OTE
• Flexible working and nationwide remit.
• Car allowance, private healthcare, and other executive-level benefits.#LI-LR1