Client Side Property Manager

FPMR Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in the UK is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee a national portfolio of residential freehold and ground rent assets. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in property management, excellent organizational skills, and strong communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders. The salary is competitive, ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential property or block management.
• Good understanding of leases and landlord/tenant obligations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of a national freehold/ground-rent portfolio.
• Maintain accurate asset and lease records.
• Monitor managing agent performance.

Skills

Property or block management

Leasehold administration

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Numeracy

IT capability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an Asset Manager to support the management of a nationwide portfolio of residential freehold and ground rent assets from our Clients Bolton office. You will be the day-to-day link between freeholders, managing agents, leaseholders and professional advisors, ensuring the portfolio is compliant, well-managed and protected.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of a national freehold/ground-rent portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate asset, lease, service charge and key-date records.
• Monitoring and challenging managing agent performance.
• Reviewing leases, headleases and supporting compliance and statutory obligations.
• Liaising on service charge budgets, expenditure and major works.
• Acting as a contact point for managing agents, advisors and leaseholders.
• Preparing portfolio reports, KPIs and asset tracking updates.
• Supporting projects such as acquisitions, disposals and asset improvement initiatives.

The Person

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 5 + years experience in residential property or block management, leasehold administration, estates or asset management.
• A good understanding of leases, service charges and landlord/tenant obligations (training can be provided).
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Good numeracy and confidence reviewing budgets or accounts.
• Strong IT capability, including MS Office; experience with property systems is an advantage.

The Package

• Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum.
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Location: Bolton, with occasional UK travel.