Assistant Property Manager
Permanent
£28,000 - £32,000
London
Summary
We are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Property Manager to support a team of Property Managers in the day-to-day management of residential blocks and estates. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their career in property management, combining strong administrative skills with increasing client-facing responsibility.
In addition to supporting a wider portfolio, the successful candidate will take day-to-day responsibility for 1-2 smaller clients, managing routine matters with oversight and support from senior colleagues.
Key responsibilities
Supporting Property Managers in the effective management of residential portfolios
Acting as a point of contact for a small number of allocated client sites
Logging and administering buildings insurance claims, keeping all parties informed
Attending site inspections and meetings as required, and progressing follow-up actions
Obtaining and presenting contractor quotations in a clear and professional manner
Issuing work orders within agreed authority levels
Assisting with actions arising from health & safety, fire risk, and asbestos assessments
Supporting contract re-tenders and site mobilisation following handover
Completing LPE1 forms for allocated sites
Producing system-generated reports and issuing standard correspondence
Supporting general administration tasks as required by business needs
Undertaking ad-hoc projects set by Property Managers or senior managementSkills and experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing priorities
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Experience working in a professional office environment
Previous experience in property management is desirable but not essentialQualifications
Educated to A-Level standard (essential)
Degree-level education (desirable)Personal qualities
Collaborative and professional, with the ability to build positive working relationships
Committed to continuous improvement and learning
Reliable, adaptable, and able to support a busy team environmentWorking hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm