Assistant Portfolio Manager

Places for People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in London is seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to manage property services, conduct site inspections, and oversee repairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in property management and excellent communication skills. The role is site-based, covering various London properties, and contributes to maintaining high standards and tenant satisfaction. Join a diverse community that promotes job security and offers an extensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension with matched contributions

Training opportunities

Discounts and offers from various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and maintenance.
• A track record of handling repairs and managing works.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage property services delivery for London Clients.
• Conduct site inspections to maintain properties.
• Handle repairs and ensure timely resolutions.

Skills

Property Experience

Repairs / Maintenance Experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More about your role

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Portfolio Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Portfolio and Lettings Manager, you will play a key role in managing the delivery of all property management services within the business area for London Clients.

You will be responsible for carrying out site inspections to ensure our properties are maintained at a high level, your role will require you to manage the repairs and maintenance issues reported to the team and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.

You will assist with the management of operational and financial performance of a residential property portfolio(s) through managing expenditure & rent collection, managing works and repairs to help minimise void periods and ensuring maximum efficiency and tenant satisfaction. In addition, you will maintain regular dialogue with the client to ensure their expectations are being met.

This role is site based 3-4 days a week covering all of London.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

More about you

The ideal candidate will have a background within Property and Property Management. Experience of repairs and maintenance in addition to contract / works management is also desired.

• Property Experience,
• A track record of Property Management,
• Repairs / Maintenance Experience,
• Contractor/ Works Management,
• Excellent communication skills,

The Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training- initial and ongoing
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.