Job Role – Director of Growth Location – London Salary – Competitive Salary + Commission + Benefits
Joshua Robert are proud to be representing FirstPort, the UK’s leading residential property management business, managing thousands of developments across England, Scotland and Wales.
FirstPort serves close to a million residents and works with developers, freeholders, RMCs, and RTMs to deliver consistently excellent property management. In London, the business is entering an ambitious growth phase, investing in marketing, people, and commercial capability to take a significantly larger share of one of the UK’s most valuable property markets.
Reporting into the Director of Region, the Growth Director will be the commercial engine of FirstPort’s London operation. This is a senior, high-profile role combining strategic business development with hands-on execution, building pipeline, winning tenders, and re-establishing FirstPort as the most credible and proactive operator in the London block and estate management market.
The successful candidate will have exposure to the MD and CEO, lead and set direction for a dedicated London marketing team, including an embedded specialist marketing business partner and step into a warm pipeline of active and developing opportunities. Success will be measured in units won, pipeline built and market share gained.
Develop and implement a regional business development strategy that drives measurable growth in FirstPort’s London market share Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline targeting RMCs, RTMs, developers, freeholders, and other relevant client groups Identify new business opportunities across existing stock, new-build developments and block/estate management transitions Represent FirstPort at industry conferences, ARMA and TPI events, networking forums and developer and client meetings across London Collaborate with the London marketing business partner to ensure commercial messaging is consistent, credible and market-facing Monitor competitor activity, sector trends, leasehold reform developments and market intelligence to inform the growth strategy Report regularly to the Regional Director, MD and board on pipeline performance, conversion rates and progress against growth targets Foster long-term client relationships that deliver retention, referrals and repeat business Commercial hunger and a genuine desire to win, build, and grow with measurable outcomes Proven track record operating at a senior commercial, business development, or director level within the property sector Background in residential block management, estate management, property development, or land acquisition, with a clear understanding of how the residential management market works Demonstrable success winning new business through relationship-led and tender-driven sales, including RMC, RTM, developer and/or land-facing work TPI Level 3 qualification (or above) is advantageous; strong sector experience and commercial pedigree considered in lieu Commercially astute with a strategic mindset: able to build a plan, manage a pipeline, and report on performance Based in London, with regular attendance in the office and client meetings will be expected
Experience working for or alongside a large-scale residential property management business Existing relationships with developers, housing associations, or institutional landlords active in the London market Experience operating within a PE-backed or high-growth business environment Familiarity with CRM systems and structured pipeline management processes
Competitive base salary, dependent on experience Commission scheme structured to reward high performance in new business generation Private medical insurance and life assurance Pension with matched employer contributions Accredited CPD and professional development support Employee well-being and discount programme Board-level visibility and genuine career development prospects
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