Job Title: Trainee Property Manager
Location: Reading
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 5pm
Salary: Up to £28,800 OTE
Brand: LRG
LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 200 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.
Job Summary and key responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to work with the growing Living Markets Lettings team. The role will be to manage a portfolio of properties for investment grade Corporate landlord’s and provide support to the Senior Property Manager and the wider corporate team.
Experience within Property Management is desirable but not essential - we will train you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage property tenancies from move-in to move-out, ensuring compliance with landlord instructions.
* Coordinate inspections, safety checks, repairs, and maintenance works.
* Liaise with landlords, tenants, managing agents, contractors, and internal teams.
* Manage tenancy renewals, extensions, notices, rent reviews, and deposit releases.
* Respond to tenant and property issues, including emergencies and legal notices.
* Handle internal and external complaints promptly and professionally.
* Oversee invoices, utility updates, landlord queries, and service charges.
* Conduct site visits and ensure all properties remain compliant with regulations.
* Support smooth onboarding of managed properties and maintain industry qualifications.
What are we looking for:
* This role requires a self-motivated and organised individual who can use initiative to solve problems.
* Exceptional customer service skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
* Preference will be that the candidate also has professional body training exams with either an ARLA, RICS, IRPM or ARMA certification or be prepared to undertake the exam within the first 6 months of joining - fully supported by us!
* IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Must have ability to work from both home and Head Office in Reading.
What we can offer you:
* Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
* Market leading training and ongoing professional development
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Hybrid working policy
Benefits:
* Competitive base salary and Commission structure
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service
* Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy
* Staff discounts
LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.
LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.