Assistant Property Manager – Trade Depot Portfolio

Howdens; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is expanding its Trade Property team and is hiring two Assistant Property Managers to support depots across the Northwest and Midlands. You will work closely with experienced Property Managers to maintain and optimise a large portfolio of trade depots, travel across regions, and ensure day-to-day estate management tasks are delivered effectively.

The role requires experience in property or estate management, strong stakeholder relationships, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a property, estate management or commercial property environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to build relationships with landlords, agents and external partners.
• Understanding of property legislation and compliance.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and data management skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive approach, commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel with a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day estate management and support.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents, tenants, solicitors, surveyors and third parties to minimise outgoings.
• Act as liaison between portfolio landlords and the Trade Division and provide cross-functional support on property matters.
• Manage licences for alterations to leasehold documentation to ensure lease compliance.
• Monitor service charges to minimise liabilities for the portfolio.
• Investigate property Rating Valuations to protect business rates exposure.
• Assist with disposal of trade property surplus to requirements to mitigate costs.
• Maintain database records with accurate management information.

Skills

Property management

Estate management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

Howdens Joinery is expanding its Trade Property team and is hiring two Assistant Property Managers to support depots across the Northwest and Midlands. You will work closely with experienced Property Managers to maintain and optimise a large portfolio of trade depots, travel across regions, and ensure day-to-day estate management tasks are delivered effectively.

The role requires experience in property or estate management, strong stakeholder relationships, and a valid UK driving licence.