Assistant Property Manager

Carter Jonas; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Flexible benefits

Annual leave options

Job summary

Carter Jonas is recruiting an Assistant Property Manager to support a Build to Rent development in Erith, near Bexleyheath. The role is part-time and home-based with two days per week, with the option to increase to three days when required, and regular travel to the Erith development.

You will act as the key on-site contact, conduct inspections, manage access for contractors and contribute to the day-to-day management of 31 residential units. Training will be provided for property-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong IT, communication and numeracy skills are essential.
• Well organised, proactive and confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Previous experience within property, lettings, block management, facilities or maintenance would be beneficial, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Property Manager with day-to-day oversight of 31 properties at The Quarry housing development in Erith, near Bexleyheath.
• Act as the Senior Property Manager’s local, practical presence and carry out tasks under their direction.
• Hold and manage property keys securely, maintaining accurate records and following all access procedures.
• Attend properties to provide accompanied access for authorised contractors, confirm their identity and appointment details, and report progress or concerns promptly.
• Carry out scheduled property inspections using agreed checklists, taking appropriate photographs and reporting maintenance, presentation, safety or compliance issues accurately.
• Attend on-site appointments and assist with viewings when requested, presenting properties professionally and providing factual information within the scope of the role.
• Check that properties are secure following visits, appointments or contractor attendance and elevate any urgent concerns immediately.
• Keep clear, timely records of visits, access arrangements, inspection findings and follow-up actions.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Organised

Customer service

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting an Assistant Property Manager to join our team on a part-time basis, supporting the management of a portfolio of 31 residential units on a Build to Rent development in Erith (near Bexleyheath, DA8)

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. Acting as the key on-site contact, you will undertake regular property inspections, manage access for contractors, conduct viewings and appointments, and serve as a key holder for the development.

This is a part-time, home-based role, working 2 days per week, with the flexibility to increase to three days per week when required. Regular travel to the development in Erith is required, with occasional travel to Canning Town and Carter Jonas' Marylebone office.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a range of flexible benefits that can be tailored to your personal circumstances, such as the option to purchase additional annual leave, a health cash plan and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Support the Senior Property Manager with the day-to-day oversight of 31 properties at The Quarry housing development in Erith, near Bexleyheath
• Act as the Senior Property Manager’s local, practical presence and carry out tasks under their direction.
• Hold and manage property keys securely, maintaining accurate records and following all access procedures.
• Attend properties to provide accompanied access for authorised contractors, confirm their identity and appointment details, and report progress or concerns promptly.
• Carry out scheduled property inspections using agreed checklists, taking appropriate photographs and reporting maintenance, presentation, safety or compliance issues accurately.
• Attend on-site appointments and assist with viewings when requested, presenting properties professionally and providing factual information within the scope of the role.
• Check that properties are secure following visits, appointments or contractor attendance and elevate any urgent concerns immediately.
• Keep clear, timely records of visits, access arrangements, inspection findings and follow-up actions.

What will it take to be successful?

We are looking for a reliable and personable individual who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of day-to-day property-related tasks. You will be well organised, proactive and confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents and contractors. Previous experience within property, lettings, block management, facilities or maintenance would be beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided. Strong IT, communication and numeracy skills are essential, together with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage tasks independently.

Part time - 2 days per week, 8:45am to 5:30pm

Contract type

Permanent

Location

London - Erith, Bexleyheath

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.