HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – RESIDENTIAL (OPERATIONS) @ GIMCO LIMITED
Gimco Limited, a leading real estate development and asset management company with a 40-year legacy in Kenya, is seeking a strategic operational leader to join their Senior Management team as the Head of Department – Residential (Operations). This pivotal role involves overseeing a residential property management portfolio in Nairobi, ensuring asset value preservation, regulatory compliance, and exceptional resident experiences across diverse communities. The position is based at the Head Office in Nairobi with regular rotations to various sites.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across residential property and facility management, manage service charge administration, and ensure financial performance. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Kenyan property legislation (EARB/ISK standards) and leading technical teams and vendor management. This is a senior-level opportunity for a professional dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality residential environments within a well-established organization.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across residential property and facility management, manage service charge administration, and ensure financial performance. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Kenyan property legislation (EARB/ISK standards) and leading technical teams and vendor management. This is a senior-level opportunity for a professional dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality residential environments within a well-established organization.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field.
Must be registered with the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB).
8–10 years of professional experience in residential property or facility management.
Minimum of 4 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-property portfolios.
Active membership in the Institution of Surveyors Kenya (ISK) is preferred.
Proven expertise in strategic leadership across residential property and facility management.
Demonstrated experience in service charge administration and financial performance oversight.
In-depth knowledge of and compliance with Kenyan property legislation and EARB/ISK standards.
Strong experience in leading technical teams and managing external vendors.
Ability to ensure asset value preservation and deliver exceptional resident experiences.