Residential Property Manager
Salary £39,051 to £42,659 pa plus Essential Car User Allowance
Full time 36 Hours
Are you passionate about delivering an excellent housing service and ensuring our residents are supported in their homes? We are looking for a Residential Property Manager to join our team and play a key role in managing our residential portfolio.
We are a forward-thinking local council, committed to providing high quality housing solutions for our residents. We have a wholly owned council housing company, Knowle Green Estates Ltd, which has a portfolio of properties. These properties provide affordable accommodation to residents. The company also owns a small number of private and keyworker properties. We also manage properties which are used as Temporary Accommodation, which assists with addressing the housing need in the borough.
You will be working as part of a dedicated team committed to delivering an excellent service and making a difference in residents’ lives.
What we’re looking for from you:
1. A proven track record in delivery of property management and tenancy sustainment for affordable housing, with a focus on maximising income, minimising voids, and providing a high level of customer service, or a similar housing support role.
2. Good working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, health and safety, and welfare benefits.
3. Determined, self-motivated, confident in handling complex situations, and an ability to work at pace.
For an informal chat about this post please contact Vicki Ellis, Residential Service Manager, on 07768 043297 or email
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
Please note as part of the employment checks this post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).