Assistant Property Manager

Crossway Estates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossway Estates in Manchester is seeking a proactive property manager to oversee day-to-day management, contractor coordination and tenancy compliance. You will handle lettings support, viewings, and tenancy documentation with a focus on accuracy and clear communication.

The role requires organizing maintenance, coordinating safety certificates, and ensuring timely tenancy transitions, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend coverage during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in property sector is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.
• Resident in Manchester with the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm, with occasional extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the properties, organising contractors and maintenance throughout the tenancy.
• Arranging for gas safety certificates, EICRs, HMOs and all other legal certifications
• Overseeing the tenancy changeover period and the associated works
• Assisting with the lettings process from start to finish – advertising properties, managing enquiries, viewings
• Preparing and sending tenancy documents for future tenants, managing deposit payments and registration

Skills

Positive attitude

Friendly communication

Proactive mindset

Contractor coordination

Tenant relations

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

All our properties are owned and maintained in-house, and we are a close-knit and friendly team that takes pride in our work. The office is in a Grade-II listed building, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Job Specification

• Day-to-day management of the properties, organising contractors and maintenance throughout the tenancy
• Arranging for gas safety certificates, EICRs, HMOs and all other legal certifications
• Overseeing the tenancy changeover period and the associated works
• Assisting with the lettings process from start to finish – advertising properties, managing enquiries, viewings, etc
• Preparing and sending tenancy documents for future tenants, managing deposit payments and registration

We want someone who is/has…

• A positive attitude, a friendly communication approach
• Proactive and enthusiastic, with a passion for property management
• Confident and comfortable meeting and dealing with various tenants and contractors
• Able to communicate clearly and in a friendly and professional manner
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail and written accuracy

Requirements…

• Prior experience working in the property sector is desirable
• Full driving licence and access to own car
• Resident in Manchester with the right to work in the UK
• Starting in November 2025 with a temporary contract, with the expectation to become a permanent role at the end of 6 months.
• Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, flexibility around core hours worked.
• Rostered Saturday cover with time in lieu.
• Occasional Sunday and evening hours during the busy periods (esp. November/early December and the changeover of tenancies in summer). Time in lieu.