Job description
Property Manager
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a full-time Property Manager to join our professional residential sales and lettings team based in Barnes, London. The main purpose of the role will be the management of let property throughout the whole rental process from the tenancy start up stage to the tenancy termination stage in a manner that satisfies agreed departmental targets. The post holder will oversee a portfolio of 120 managed properties.
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on!
MAIN TASKS:
- To administer 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 and dealing with any arrears.
- In conducting check-outs liaise with all parties to negotiate a speedy and satisfactory conclusion.
- Manage the relationship with the landlord, including reporting and accounts matters
- Identify and recommend 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.
- Understand the area and develop a sound knowledge of property rents and values and desired presentation of properties together with a keen awareness of local competition
- Update records and maximise the use of databases such as Gemini to ensure all property and tenant details are up to date
- Maintain a working knowledge of compliance information
- Maintain close communication with person/s primarily responsible particularly at the beginning and end of the tenancy)
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
The chosen Property Manager will have proven experience of managing a portfolio of properties, along with knowledge of the property industry. You will have a professional manner and excellent customer service skills at all times, be a strong administrator and have good organisational skills. The chosen Property Manager will have the ability to take the initiative in a confident and personable manner, be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills. Numerate with excellent written and verbal communication along with fine attention to detail.
WHY CHOOSE US:
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave. Carter Jonas is supportive of funding ARLA training and career progression.
As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
ABOUT US:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 900 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
OUR VALUES:
- Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
- Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
- Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm