About the role

At UKO, we develop purposefully designed boutique accommodation spaces across Sydney that enable people to connect & network. Our residents get their private apartments but also have use of the shared living spaces where they can work, mingle, entertain, or relax. UKO is where real friendships are made and many stories have begun.

We are looking for a Community Manager to join our team in Sydney who can really foster a sense of community.

As a Community Manager, your role will be varied. You will manage the day-to-day leases and operations of your property as well as the profitability. You will need to have incredible people skills, be able to remain cool under pressure, and be able to coordinate the many moving parts of co-living seamlessly.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Create a fun environment and build a strong rapport with guests (tenants)
• Manage revenue and occupancy levels
• Advertise available rooms and manage online listings, including running property inspections
• Use social media and online platforms to promote and generate leads
• Organise activities and events at your location such as community dinners, yoga, movie nights, trivia nights even the occasional gin-making workshop!
• Drive the financial success of the business and make the most within the budgets provided
• Ensure optimal presentation of the site and manage any onsite contractors
• Manage bonds, rental payments, and debtors

This is a great role for someone experienced in customer service, retail, hospitality, accommodation, or property management who is looking for the next step in their career where they can really take ownership and make something their own.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, is self-motivated, and is looking for a long-term career as our brand moves through its growth phase of opening new UKO properties across the country.

To discuss the position or apply please email marta@uko.com.au

About the role

At UKO, we operate purposefully designed boutique accommodation spaces across Sydney that enable people to connect and network. Our residents get their own private apartment but also have use of the shared living spaces where they can work, mingle, entertain, or relax.

UKO operates Co-living studios and full-sized residential apartments in blocks of 30-300 units for high-net-worth investors, property funds and institutional investors.

We have an exciting opportunity for operations focused Co-General Manager. Reporting to the company Director, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day overall management of the company and business profitability.

This is a great role for someone experienced in management, operations, hospitality, accommodation, or property management, who is looking for the next step in their career where they can really take ownership and make something their own.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, is self-motivated and is looking for a long-term career as our brand moves through its growth phase opening new UKO properties across the country.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and support employee and property performance in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Manage resident complaints and issues and attend emergency situations. 
• Perform rental market analysis and develop a rate strategy for each property. 
• Perform cost analysis and manage all internal expenses and agreements with external suppliers and contractors.  
• Drive financial KPIs and resident satisfaction.  
• Implement business efficiencies including systems implementation.
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload.  You will mentor and coach team members in the development of their professional & leadership capabilities.
• Undertake property inspections to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Build relationships with landlords and reports on property performance.

About you:

• Are an inspirational leader with a love for creating a high-performance environment for our incredible people.
• Enjoy working in fast-paced environments where no days are the same. 
• Love the idea of identifying business efficiencies and growth opportunities. 
• Be a driven and self-motivated individual capable to lead the rate sales strategies across multiple properties 
• Be highly organised and relentless in balancing strategy with operations.
• Have experience managing P&Ls.
• Have a can-do attitude and a vibrant personality.  You will enjoy attending community events after hours and socialise with the UKO residents as well as the team. 

To discuss the position or apply please email marta@uko.com.au