Work for us
Property Services Manager (Edinburgh)
Salary: £55,000
Closing date: 10 October, 2025
Following the retirement of the current incumbent, we want to recruit an exceptional individual to lead and manage Scottish Veterans Residences’ property and assets. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and attend all meetings of the Governing Body. This is a pivotal role?within SVR, managing the accommodation and assets needed to deliver our services for Veterans. It offers a fantastic and rewarding career opportunity for the successful candidate.?
SVR is Scotland’s oldest military charity (SC012739). We were established in 1910 in reaction to the sight of Veterans rough sleeping on the streets of Edinburgh. Today, SVR is a Registered Social Landlord providing high quality, supported accommodation for military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy, who are homeless or in need. We provide supported accommodation for men and women of all ages, from our Residences in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. We also provide 45 properties under Scottish Secure Tenancies to the Armed Forces and Veterans Community (AFVC). Our built estate is mixed and spans 18th Century listed, Victorian, and 21st Century offices and accommodation.
ABOUT YOU
An experienced professional, you will have proven ability and experience in property and asset management, preferentially within the regulated social housing sector. You will be comfortable in project management, which is underpinned with a formal qualification. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with contractors, and lead and manage your small housing and maintenance teams. You will embed our Values to work collaboratively and supportively to fulfil our Vision and Mission to support military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy.
You will be a self-starter and able to work on your own initiative. You are consistent, focused, and flexible in both your outlook and approach. You are at home in a digital office environment, fully able to exploit Microsoft 365. You have a good understanding of the AFVC. As all roles within SVR are regulated within the scope of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, you will be required to achieve membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. The job description can be found below.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SVR
You will be making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy, contributing to their support, and helping them to live as independently as they are able. In addition to salary, we offer a company car, enhanced company pension, life insurance cover, and membership of an Employee Assistance Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, read the job description and person specification below, then send your CV, and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, to info@svronline.org by the closing date of Friday, 10 October 2025.
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