Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of their client, a busy and vibrant estate agents in Leeds City centre on a full time, permanent basis. Duties: Manage the property portfolio in order to maximize office income including the retention of properties and clients. Manage all property maintenance issues promptly and efficiently avoiding unnecessary delays. Liaise with Landlords and negotiate with contractors for works which need to be completed. Arrange repairs in order of priority and in accordance with terms of business and ensure strong and prompt communication with landlords is maintained. Ensure all managed properties comply with current legislation with regards to: gas safety, fire and furnishings, electrical safety, EPCs, HMO’s, non-resident landlords. Liaise with team members to ensure smooth check in/out processes. Arrange and carry out property inspections including reporting findings to the Landlord and arranging remedial works and/or follow up visits if required. Deal with all renewal of tenancies and accompanying negotiations. Handle deposit returns and any dispute negotiations. Chase overdue rental payments. Handle all landlords’ correspondence post let. Ensure all data is entered into Jupix system and Jupix reports are up to date. Complete property management notes to track progress of maintenance issues. Notify utility companies of all new tenants and change of occupants including the forwarding of all meter readings. Monitor contractor’s performance and the progress of all maintenance issues, up to the point of payment of the supplier’s invoice to ensure all works have been satisfactorily completed. Manage the property diary system to ensure that all reminders, gas safety inspections, management visits and tenancy renewals are completed on time. Handle any overflow business with regards to call handling, viewings, booking appointments etc. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism at all times. Someone with experience would be amazing although we will consider a trainee, somebody with no property experience but with a strong personality, good at multi-tasking and objective handling and showing good transferrable skills. The job involves a fair amount of negotiation between landlords and tenants. The suitable candidate would have to be a team player as they will be working closely with two other portfolio managers and our two letting negotiators. Hours are 08.45 to 17.45 Monday to Thursday with an hour for lunch; 08.45 to 17.15 Friday with 30 minutes for lunch. Saturday two on/two off (10.00 to 14.00). Once two Saturdays have been worked then a day off in lieu to be taken in the following fortnight. Annually 22 days holiday plus bank holidays This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position, and we have your consent to do so