Posted: Wed 11 Feb 2026
We are looking for a 12-month fixed-term full-time Property Manager at our Newmarket office. This is a maternity cover position that could lead to a permanent position.
We've been in business in Cambridgeshire for nearly 200 years. We are a privately owned, independent partnership and make buying, selling and taking professional advice easy, enjoyable and rewarding.
We started life as cattle auctioneers back in 1825 and today we have six offices across the region offering advice on property, land, farms, fine art, tractors and steam engines, as well as hosting regular auctions for all of these divisions.
We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
What will you be doing?
Providing a knowledgeable and welcoming customer service experience for Landlords and Tenants of the Homes we manage.
Main Purpose / Scope of the role:
* Communicating with clients, landlords and tenants on a daily basis
* Dealing with maintenance issues in accordance with the landlord's instructions
* Negotiating end of tenancy deposit returns
* Ensure all legislation is met before each let - EPC, legionnaires, gas safety, electrical safety, smoke and monoxide detectors
* Booking inventories / checkouts
* Negotiating tenancy renewals and rent increases
* Property Inspections
* Sending routine visit reports to landlords and acting on any issues raised as a result of these visits
* Processing invoices
* Dealing with telephone, email and face to face enquiries on a day to day basis.
* Negotiating move-in dates
* Drawing up tenancy agreements
You would be working full-time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm.
What will it take to be successful?
* Previous experience in the lettings industry.
* Confident and enjoy dealing with and meeting new people, as this is a customer facing role
* High level of accuracy
* Ability to organise your workload and meet multiple deadlines
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Be a motivated team member and also have the ability to use your own initiative
* Passion to provide a high level of client care and demonstrate the firms' shared values
* Experience in a customer facing environment
* Full driving licence and use of own vehicle which is covered by business insurance
Why join us?
Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.
Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people's physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.
How will we reward you?
What happens next?
This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.
Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.
Location: Newmarket
Closing date:
Contact name: Teresa Tate
Contact email: [email protected]