Trainee Property Manager Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
As one of our Trainee Property Managers you will be responsible for the assisting with the management of properties, you will manage a full portfolio ensuring client, company and statutory requirements are all correct. As part of your role as a Trainee you will be provided with a buddy to guide you through the role as a Property Manager, the role is great for an individual who is looking to start their career in the Property Management industry.
You will oversee the marketing of properties and ensure void periods are kept to a minimum. It will be your job to liaise directly with all potential clients, landlords and you will have responsibility for keeping your line manager up to date with any problems/queries. You will also offer solutions and advice to all internal and external clients when a query is raised.
For this role we require you to have excellent communication skills whilst also possessing the skill to adapt your communication style based on the situation at hand. With this role no day will ever be the same but you will have a constant workload and we require an individual that is able to effectively manage their busy workload whilst always working accurately with the ability to multi task.
As part of this role you will get the opportunity to work on our new developments which are based in Glasgow, therefore the ideal applicant will be based in Glasgow.
A driving licence is required for this role.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
We require an individual who has significant experience working with customers and up to one year experience working in an office environment. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with all variances of people.
A part of this role will be to keep our systems up to date by regularly inputting information, therefore we require an individual who has had experience and is confident working within IT.
Previous experience working within property/lettings is highly desirable but not essential and full training will be given to the successful applicant.
The benefits
Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's why we can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse and pioneering business.
Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier; from a pension, generous holiday pay, training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership – to a wealth of extra perks including interest-free loans for colleagues, discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Training and development
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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