WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Salary £35K per annum
28 days holiday per annum including statutory
Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm
Gateshead office location
Standard pension
Opportunity to work for an established business
Responsibility to manage a growing property portfolio (currently 180 lets)
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is supporting a rapidly growing Property business that specialises in residential lettings. The business was founded over 5 years’ ago and since its inception, they have amassed a creditable portfolio of 180 lettings. They have plans afoot to keep growing the business. The business is underpinned with strong value principles based on honesty, integrity and professionalism.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Property Manager to work in an office setting in the Gateshead area. As a Property Manager, you will hold responsibility for the maintenance, lettings and compliance side to the business. This is a small business and the successful candidate with be resourceful to undertake a range of tasks. Due to the size and structure of the business you will be provided freedom within the role to hold autonomy, make decisions and see how your efforts directly impact the business., This position will see you working with a range of landlords, tenants and local authorities to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction and service.
This is not a sales role. We are seeking candidates who are client focused, organised, professional, technologically savvy and who can work with their initiative to problem solve. You will be able to work with a range of computer systems including Word, Excel and a range of industry approved systems to manage rentals, compliance, inspection, sign ups and maintenance activities.
THE ROLE
Responsible for the coordination of maintenance activities within the property portfolio for both empty and occupied dwellings
You will hold responsibility for circa 40 clients comprising 180 residential lettings
Inspecting properties and scheduling works
Selecting appropriate tradespersons to perform specific maintenance tasks including full property refurbishments, ongoing repairs, certifications, down to general cleaning activities
Holding costing and budgetary responsibility for maintenance activities
Responsible for managing the lettings process, including marketing properties, vetting tenants, completing sign-ups, registering deposits, working with guarantors, and ensuring overall compliance.
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, resolving issues, minimising disputes and providing a highly personalised service
Experience liaising with local councils on regulatory matters, including council tax enquiries and Selective Licensing compliance within the residential lettings sector.
THE PERSON
Minimum 5 years’ experience working within property management
Proven experience managing a portfolio of residential lettings
Ability to multi task and manage conflicting priorities
High understanding of compliance within Property Management
Ability to work with own initiative and suggest business improvements
Natural problem solving ability
Strong organisational and coordination abilities
Highly proficient with IT systems including database management and the automation of tasks
Comfortable to implement tracking and scheduling systems to aid task management e.g. certification purposes
The ability to organise workflow, project manage tasks and schedule activities
Holding a natural pride for high levels of customer service and satisfaction
The ability to research suppliers, work to control costs and provide value to money to both tenants and landlords
The ability to connect with people and build rapport
It would be highly beneficial for candidates to have their own transport
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group