Junior Property Manager and Compliance Assistant

Charm Living; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charm Living invites applications for an entry-level Junior Property Manager and Compliance Assistant in Manchester. You’ll learn under a Compliance Manager and pursue professional qualifications, developing hands-on skills across live portfolios from day one.

You will collate documents, assist with FRA actions, monitor statutory obligations, support Building Safety cases and build a robust evidence trail for high‑risk buildings, while reporting findings with accuracy.

Qualifications

• No prior compliance background required; good organisation and a genuine willingness to learn.
• Strong administrative background, ideally within property management, housing, facilities or a regulated environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with managers, contractors and residents.
• Full UK driving licence for occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Requesting, chasing and collating compliance documentation from property managers and contractors.
• Supporting Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and maintaining audit trails.
• Assisting with ongoing monitoring and audit of statutory compliance across the portfolio.
• Supporting Building Safety Cases and the Golden Thread of information for Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Preparing compliance reporting and maintaining tracking documents and systems.

Skills

Administrative background

Written and verbal communication

Full UK driving licence

Data and documentation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Junior Property Manager and Compliance Assistant

Location: Manchester (hybrid)

Charm Living is one of the fastest-growing Block and Estate Management businesses in England and Wales, currently holding a secure pipeline of 15,000 units with ambitious plans to scale further. Built on a "Residents First" ethos and over 45 years of residential management heritage, we combine modern technology with rigorous compliance discipline to change what good property management looks like.

The role

This is an entry-level opportunity to build a genuine career in property compliance and building safety. You will work directly alongside our Compliance Manager, who will train and support you as you develop, and you will be supported through relevant professional qualifications in compliance or property management as part of your ongoing development.

You will gain hands-on exposure to live portfolios from day one, helping us establish an accurate, evidenced compliance position across newly inherited and existing sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Requesting, chasing and collating compliance documentation from property managers and contractors
• Supporting Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and maintaining clear audit trails
• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and audit of statutory compliance obligations across the portfolio
• Supporting Building Safety Cases and the Golden Thread of information for Higher-Risk Buildings
• Preparing compliance reporting and maintaining accurate tracking documents and systems

What we're looking for

A background in compliance is not required — what matters is that you are organised, methodical and genuinely interested in learning. Ideally you will have:

• A strong administrative background, ideally within property management, housing, facilities or a regulated environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfort learning new systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with property managers, contractors and residents
• A methodical, detail-focused approach to data and documentation
• A full UK driving licence for occasional site visits

What we offer

This role offers a clear, structured career path within a fast-growing business, including support towards professional qualifications in compliance or property management, direct mentorship from senior team members, and the opportunity to play a genuine role in improving safety outcomes for residents. We also offer a competitive base salary with performance-linked bonuses.