This upmarket and award-winning firm of estate agents and chartered surveyors is looking to recruit a Property Manager to join their professional residential team based in Oxford. This company balances its distinguished history with modern services and a cutting-edge approach!
As a Property Manager, you will assist with growth and development and will be provided with training and support in order to meet set targets. You will be supporting the team with the management of a portfolio of let properties throughout the whole rental process, from the inventory and schedule of condition (check in) to the tenancy termination stage (check out), in a manner that satisfies agreed departmental targets.
You will be joining a team of 10 working across a range of levels and support functions. The Oxford office has over 100 professionals across their main divisions, which means there are lots of exciting events going on with various office socials, health & wellbeing, and fundraising activities to get involved in!
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their property career! If you have a professional manner, excellent administrative skills and first-class customer service skills, this may be the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities will include:
• Administering the management of let residential properties to include efficient and correct handling of problems arising during the tenancy, managing any repairs, overseeing check-ins and check-outs as necessary• Conducting 6-monthly inspections of all properties, advising Landlords of any changes or issues arising. Promptly notifying tenants of any areas where action is required• In conducting check-outs, liaising with all parties to negotiate a speedy and satisfactory conclusion and return of the tenants’ deposit• Managing the relationship with the landlord, including reporting maintenance and accounts matters• Identifying and recommending need for property upgrades and refurbishment, organising any between tenancy work, including that arising from dilapidations to allow for a timely re-let to maximise Landlord’s income• Maintaining a working knowledge of compliance information.
Skills & knowledge:
• Experience within residential property management• ARLA qualifications would be an advantage• Excellent customer service skills• Excellent communication skills• Excellence in terms of maintaining confidentiality• Strong administrative, computer skills - experience using residential software packages• A strong team player with good interpersonal skills• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines• Good negotiating skills• Highly numerate• Ability to build long term relationships.
The salary package for this role will be in the region of ÂŁ36,000. Our client offers a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes, generous annual leave and the ability to purchase additional annual leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme, and more!
Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm. You will be required to work 1 in 8 Saturdays.